as in to exaggerate
to describe or express in too strong terms
the fashion designer's claim that his new line of clothing would revolutionize the way we dress was perhaps overdoing it just a bit
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Recent Examples of overdo
Cooling masks: Specially designed for headaches or facial pain, these masks often have gel inserts that can be frozen.
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Ice therapy is generally safe, but be careful not to overdo it.
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Health, 8 June 2025
Without ever overdoing, Catmull compels the audience to pay attention.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Italians don't overdo it, but always include some detail that draws attention without going overboard.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 21 June 2025
Nonetheless, this survey information from Pioneer is likely helpful for students and their support people not to overdo it.
—Derek Newton, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Health, 8 June 2025
Without ever overdoing, Catmull compels the audience to pay attention.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Italians don't overdo it, but always include some detail that draws attention without going overboard.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 21 June 2025
Nonetheless, this survey information from Pioneer is likely helpful for students and their support people not to overdo it.
—Derek Newton, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdo
exaggerate
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This is one of many lawsuits against Tesla that question the safety of the company's driver-assistance systems, and accuse the company of exaggerating their capabilities.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Defenders of the current administration highlight economic policies and argue that media narratives exaggerate constitutional threats while underestimating policy achievements in areas like deregulation and fiscal restraint[1][5].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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“Overdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdo. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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