overtime

[oh-ver-tahym, oh-ver-tahym] / ˈoʊ vərˌtaɪm, ˌoʊ vərˈtaɪm /

ADJECTIVE

additional

Synonyms

STRONG

extra

WEAK

added supplementary

Example Sentences

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McDonnell and other police officials have said staffing shortages are limiting the department’s ability to respond quickly to low-level crimes, leading to high officer burnout rates, and driving up overtime expenses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

But the definition of what kinds of overtime pay qualify is much trickier than just looking at the overtime line on a pay stub.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The deduction, set to expire after 2028, has income caps and specific federal requirements for qualifying overtime pay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

They also might have changed their behavior by taking on extra shifts or juggling schedules to rely more on tax-advantaged overtime pay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"I can find money for overtime," Teddy offered.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir