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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He thinks he will have to pay employees overtime and add a temporary accountant to his staff of 48 to help sort through thousands of orders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

There are new forms for 2025 income taxes: The IRS introduced Schedule 1-A, a new two-page form for claiming specific deductions, including for service tips, overtime pay.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

With many dependent on overtime pay and on rolling three-month contracts, anxiety was high.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The Trojans ramped up their defensive intensity in the second half and it created offensive opportunities that eventually set up an overtime victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Plus they work overtime for pizza and doughnuts and that’s the kind of payment Auntie Buzz can afford.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen