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Recent Examples of overindulge
Whether overindulging in drugs and alcohol or seriously injuring himself after speeding through a stop sign on his Harley Davidson, there have been more than a few moments to warrant reflection.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
The watchful eye of that Minerva marble statue nearby might just keep you from overindulging.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
For decades, doctors have warned Americans not to overindulge in fast food.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Don’t overindulge Drowning your sorrows in a gallon of ice cream or a fifth of liquor is a post-breakup cliché.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
The watchful eye of that Minerva marble statue nearby might just keep you from overindulging.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
For decades, doctors have warned Americans not to overindulge in fast food.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Don’t overindulge Drowning your sorrows in a gallon of ice cream or a fifth of liquor is a post-breakup cliché.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overindulge
Verb
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Lattes, energy drinks, sodas and pre-workout powders have made caffeine easier to consume than ever and easier to overdo.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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When to Skip Crunches Crunches are generally safe for people with proper form who don’t overdo it.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
11 June 2026
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Feelings could run deeper (and be a lot bigger) than usual, and the impulse to indulge, overspend, overpromise or assume everyone is on the same page is no exception.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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But instead of paranoia, Spielberg indulges openness.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
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“Overindulge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overindulge. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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