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Recent Examples of overcommit
That doesn’t overcommit anything financially.
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Zach Harper,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Also, with the moon in Capricorn going void in your fifth house after opposing Jupiter, enjoy the moment, but don’t overcommit.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Don't Overdo Step One Don’t overcommit to the first cleaning step.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
The Feasibility Of Contractual Obligations Do not overcommit the organization to contractual obligations that may become unsustainable in the future.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Just don’t overcommit — full moons are chaotic, and your calendar can’t hold everything.
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Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
3 Aug. 2025
For instance, their tendency to overcommit and prioritize work above all else can lead to stress, burnout and emotional disconnection.
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Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Also, with the moon in Capricorn going void in your fifth house after opposing Jupiter, enjoy the moment, but don’t overcommit.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Don't Overdo Step One Don’t overcommit to the first cleaning step.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
The Feasibility Of Contractual Obligations Do not overcommit the organization to contractual obligations that may become unsustainable in the future.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Just don’t overcommit — full moons are chaotic, and your calendar can’t hold everything.
—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
3 Aug. 2025
For instance, their tendency to overcommit and prioritize work above all else can lead to stress, burnout and emotional disconnection.
—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcommit
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Matthews works for Florida Shark Diving, one of several shark charter companies in southeast Florida that promise up-close encounters with some of the state’s apex predators.
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This seismic shift, likened to Tom Brady's departure from the Patriots, promises an explosive 2027 season.
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Penn said the department will conduct both a criminal investigation and an internal administrative review and vowed to hold officers accountable based on the findings.
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South Africa’s anti-migrant protest leaders vowed a rolling campaign targeting the country’s commercial hubs after tense nationwide protests ended with activists giving the government six months to enforce mass deportations and workplace quotas.
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Florida has been legally committed to this question for more than 30 years.
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All of the democratic socialist legislators, including then-Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, were smart enough to stay away, figuring this was not the moment to cheer Hamas, even for those committed to the Palestinian cause.
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Social media videos show drivers aghast at the lines or swearing at empty gas pumps and rising prices.
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There were even Colombian fans with yellow and red split shirts, who swore allegiance to their beloved Colombia, but wanted to pay their respect to one of the legends of the game.
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The two got engaged in 2014 and have remained affianced since.
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Alexandra Crotin, a rep for Stone, later confirmed to USA TODAY the actress and writer are now affianced.
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“Overcommit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcommit. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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