overeat
verb
over·eat
ˌō-vər-ˈēt 
overate
ˌō-vər-ˈāt
; overeaten
ˌō-vər-ˈē-tᵊn
; overeating
; overeaten
ˌō-vər-ˈē-tᵊn
; overeating
: to eat to excess
Examples of overeat in a Sentence
When I'm tired or stressed, I tend to overeat.
because he watches his diet for most of the year, he feels free to overeat during the holidays
Recent Examples on the Web
Adding kiwi to your diet is generally safe, but remember that overeating any one food is a bad idea.
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
High-protein foods and supplements have surged in the health and wellness industry in recent years as a powerful fitness fad, in particular because protein is more likely to increase one’s satiety and help prevent people from overeating.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Watch for signs of stress, including poor sleep habits, overeating comfort foods, and loss of interest in doing things, especially things that require physical effort.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
All in all, an ideal movie snack with enough kick to prevent you from overeating.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
High-protein foods and supplements have surged in the health and wellness industry in recent years as a powerful fitness fad, in particular because protein is more likely to increase one’s satiety and help prevent people from overeating.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Watch for signs of stress, including poor sleep habits, overeating comfort foods, and loss of interest in doing things, especially things that require physical effort.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
All in all, an ideal movie snack with enough kick to prevent you from overeating.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overeat
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“Overeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overeat. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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