overindulge

verb

Definition of overindulgenext
as in to overdo

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Recent Examples of overindulge When the worst-case scenario of overindulging was losing an afternoon or buying too many snacks, the genre could stretch that experience into something playful and surreal. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026 Or some patients, like Farwell, may have too much oxalate in their urine, which can come from overindulging on peanut butter plus spinach and some other nuts and leafy green vegetables. — Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2026 Doubt Frequently observed among the mega-rich or other groups who overindulge, this chronic psychological condition is characterized by a general sense that any thing or concept may not be real. — Alexis Wilkinson, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026 The Kellogg’s campaign aims to send the message that its bran can offer a post–game day reset after a weekend of overindulging in decadent snacks. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overindulge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overindulge
  1. overdo
  2. indulge
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  • Signs of Fertilizer Problems Fertilizer can be easy to overdo, building up to toxic levels in the soil.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • There aren’t many downsides to eating fruit, although, as with anything, try not to overdo it.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 13 July 2026
Definition of overdo
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  • Night Seven indulged Bon Jovi’s love for sports, with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and tennis legend John McEnroe mingling backstage.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026
  • The Fifth Avenue Hotel There’s nothing quite like a former Gilded Age mansion to put you in the mood to indulge.
    — Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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“Overindulge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overindulge. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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