as in exceeding
to go beyond the limit of
don't worry if you overshoot the length requirement by three pages
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Recent Examples of overshooting
My first few hours with the EM11 NL were marked by overshooting links, fumbling through simple selections, and occasionally wondering why anyone would voluntarily use a vertical mouse.
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Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
DeVito completed his last 11 passes after barely overshooting Boutte in the end zone with his opening throw, and watched his second pass glance off of Efton Chism III.
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Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
That might be overshooting it a little bit.
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
An overshooting top occurs when a cluster of clouds pushes through the anvil and reaches the lower stratosphere.
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Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
This means not undershooting to the point of looking apathetic and not overshooting to the point of looking threatening.
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Gorick Ng,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
Net income for the quarter stood at $137 million, overshooting EA’s projection between $73 million and $117 million.
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Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
After months of questions about whether major tech firms were overshooting AI spending, Google, Microsoft and Meta are taking a victory lap after outperforming investors’ lofty expectations.
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Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
4 Aug. 2025
Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
DeVito completed his last 11 passes after barely overshooting Boutte in the end zone with his opening throw, and watched his second pass glance off of Efton Chism III.
—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
That might be overshooting it a little bit.
—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
An overshooting top occurs when a cluster of clouds pushes through the anvil and reaches the lower stratosphere.
—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
This means not undershooting to the point of looking apathetic and not overshooting to the point of looking threatening.
—
Gorick Ng,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
Net income for the quarter stood at $137 million, overshooting EA’s projection between $73 million and $117 million.
—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
After months of questions about whether major tech firms were overshooting AI spending, Google, Microsoft and Meta are taking a victory lap after outperforming investors’ lofty expectations.
—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshooting
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Philadelphia is enduring one of its warmest 4th of July celebrations on record, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit due to a massive heat dome.
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The platform also incorporates integrated suspension and supports payloads exceeding 661 pounds (300 kilograms), while alternative differential-drive configurations are available for rough outdoor terrain.
Verb
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In the most recent quarter, Cloud revenue surged to a 63% increase, surpassing $20 billion for the first time.
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The fundraiser had raised more than $4,100, surpassing its original $3,000 goal to help Patricia’s family with expenses during her recovery.
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“Overshooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshooting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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