as in exaggerating
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 overdoing
Have fun walking up and running down the dunes with your pup, but be mindful of the heat and elevation to avoid overdoing it.
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Rebecca R. Norris,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
These thoughtful investments during Amazon Prime Day will spread your dollar further, so take advantage of the deals below without overdoing it.
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Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
The trend is positive if approached with balance and proper technique, avoiding overdoing it.
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Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
And Carys is certainly embracing shopping her mom's previous red carpet picks — even to the point of possibly overdoing it.
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Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
While a thin layer can help support the skin barrier, overdoing thick zinc creams daily may feel too heavy for skin types and ironically, could clog pores in oily skin.
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Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
But more isn’t necessarily better, and there is such a thing as overdoing it.
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Sarah Garone,
Health,
29 May 2026
With such a wide range of bold options, what’s the key to embracing maximalism without overdoing it?
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Right now, its digital shelves are stocked with purses from Michael Kors, a label known for structured silhouettes, quality craftsmanship, and a polished aesthetic that delivers glam without overdoing it.
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Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2026
Rebecca R. Norris,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
These thoughtful investments during Amazon Prime Day will spread your dollar further, so take advantage of the deals below without overdoing it.
—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
The trend is positive if approached with balance and proper technique, avoiding overdoing it.
—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
And Carys is certainly embracing shopping her mom's previous red carpet picks — even to the point of possibly overdoing it.
—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
While a thin layer can help support the skin barrier, overdoing thick zinc creams daily may feel too heavy for skin types and ironically, could clog pores in oily skin.
—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
But more isn’t necessarily better, and there is such a thing as overdoing it.
—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
29 May 2026
With such a wide range of bold options, what’s the key to embracing maximalism without overdoing it?
—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Right now, its digital shelves are stocked with purses from Michael Kors, a label known for structured silhouettes, quality craftsmanship, and a polished aesthetic that delivers glam without overdoing it.
—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdoing
exaggerating
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Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands has been involved in two scraps already, the latest when he was hit while going for a header and crumbled, perhaps exaggerating a tad, after Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi challenged the header, as well.
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The four-time Olympian was not exaggerating.
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“Overdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdoing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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