Tom wanted to swim across the lake but he overextended himself and drowned.
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Overextended
Synonyms for "overextended" (25 found)
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Banks that made imprudent loans and buyers who overextended themselves to buy houses they could not afford are part of the reason behind the mortgage crisis. Consumers also lacked financial knowledge, experts say.
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