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

The government didn’t force employers this year to track whether their workers were receiving overtime that could qualify for the break.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Sanzenbacher said he’ll be watching whether more salaried workers start reporting overtime pay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Many incorrectly included all the overtime instead of just the extra “half” that can be deducted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Monique got up about seven and decided to go to work early to put in some overtime.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper