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overstretched

/ˌoʊvɚˈstrɛtʃt/
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• adjective

1

Having excessive demands made upon one's time, energy, or financial and material resources; strained beyond a safe or manageable capacity.

Example

"The local hospital's emergency department was severely overstretched during the winter flu season."

2

Pulled, extended, or lengthened beyond its normal or natural physical limit, often resulting in a loss of elasticity or structural damage.

Example

"The physical therapist recommended two weeks of rest to allow the athlete's overstretched ligaments to heal properly."

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• Rhymes for overstretched

• Nearby Words

overstrain
overstress
overstretch
overstretched
overstrict
overstructure
overstuff

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overstretched. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overstretched
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