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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This is needed as the current fleet is working overtime and is too small to meet America’s far-flung obligations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 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 refs reviewed the play and waved off the basket and the foul, saying they took place after time expired, triggering overtime.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

“My man needs a little space. His brain’s been working overtime this week.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein