overindulging

Definition of overindulgingnext
present participle of overindulge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overindulging
Verb
  • This week’s roundup breaks down what to know about vitamin D dosing, simple ways to support heart health, and better sleep without overdoing it.
    Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Rooms are furnished comfortably in the expected Southwestern decor, but avoid overdoing it thanks to restrained, contemporary hands.
    Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Valentine’s Day is all about indulging your senses, especially your sense of smell.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
  • By indulging his endless, self-destructive reserves of contempt, Doug chances upon a truth, not unlike what Oliver Stone did with JFK.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Security footage shows the missing man crashing his car and abandoning it near the Best Western Hotel on Enterprise Drive.
    Julia Avant, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Republican state lawmakers opposed the measure, saying the Legislature was circumventing its process and abandoning transparency and accountability in order to funnel tax dollars to a political ally.
    Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Overindulging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overindulging. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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