Sentence:  Cynthia's phone got a <WSD>workout</WSD>, as well. In approximately three days since the news had hit the street, a total of five bridal showers had been booked, not to mention a luncheon at Esther Cunningham's and tea at Olivia Harper's. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  Any activity that requires much physical or mental effort, or produces strain.