overmix
verb
over·mix
ˌō-vər-ˈmiks 
overmixed; overmixing; overmixes
: to mix too much
overmixed the batter
The key is to not use so much filler and to not overseason or overmix.—
Sam Gugino
Sam GuginoExamples of overmix in a Sentence
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Using a butter knife or thin metal spatula, gently swirl batters to marble (do not overmix).
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Make a well in the center of flour mixture and stir in milk mixture; do not overmix batter.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Don't overmix the meat mixture.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Stop the mixer, add in the flours and baking soda and start mixer on low, and only incorporate the flours, being careful not to overmix.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
Do not overmix, or the frosting can separate.
—CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
Small lumps will be present, don’t overmix or try to stir them smooth.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Add poppy seeds and continue to mix on low until incorporated but still crumbly, about 1 minute (do not overmix the dough).
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
Mix in each addition on low speed until just combined, making sure not to overmix the batter.
—Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press, 19 July 2024
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Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Make a well in the center of flour mixture and stir in milk mixture; do not overmix batter.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Don't overmix the meat mixture.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Stop the mixer, add in the flours and baking soda and start mixer on low, and only incorporate the flours, being careful not to overmix.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
Do not overmix, or the frosting can separate.
—CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
Small lumps will be present, don’t overmix or try to stir them smooth.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Add poppy seeds and continue to mix on low until incorporated but still crumbly, about 1 minute (do not overmix the dough).
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
Mix in each addition on low speed until just combined, making sure not to overmix the batter.
—Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press, 19 July 2024
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“Overmix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overmix. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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