overproduce
verb
over·pro·duce
ˌō-vər-prə-ˈdüs 
-prō-,
-ˈdyüs
overproduced; overproducing
: to produce an excessive amount (of something)
The drug prevents pimples by shrinking the glands attached to hair follicles that, in acne sufferers, overproduce an oily substance known as sebum, which can clog pores.—
Mary Duenwald
Mary Duenwald… if soils are too fertile, the vines can overproduce, leading to vegetal aromas and flavors.—Michael Schachner
Michael SchachnerGM also undermined the resale value of its models by overproducing them and giving them away at fire-sale prices.—Keith Naughton et al.
Keith Naughton et al.… encourages farmers to overproduce, which further drives prices down …—Newsweek
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The damage inflicted during the Iran–Iraq war ravaged Iran’s economy, and in an effort to revive the economy and gain more income Iran overproduced, which resulted in geological damage to the reservoirs.
—Mansour Kashfi, Foreign Affairs, 26 Oct. 2015
But there is another strategic reason behind the move by OPEC+ heavyweight and de facto leader Saudi Arabia - that of disciplining errant overproducing fellow members alongside non-OPEC competitors.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
If your immune system weakens, the mite populations can sometimes overproduce, leading to a host of skin and eye conditions.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
Leaders Can Take Cue From Disney Just as Disney is refocusing Marvel on fewer, higher-quality films, leaders must resist the temptation to overproduce culture.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Mansour Kashfi, Foreign Affairs, 26 Oct. 2015
But there is another strategic reason behind the move by OPEC+ heavyweight and de facto leader Saudi Arabia - that of disciplining errant overproducing fellow members alongside non-OPEC competitors.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
If your immune system weakens, the mite populations can sometimes overproduce, leading to a host of skin and eye conditions.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
Leaders Can Take Cue From Disney Just as Disney is refocusing Marvel on fewer, higher-quality films, leaders must resist the temptation to overproduce culture.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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“Overproduce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overproduce. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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overproduce
transitive verb
over·pro·duce
-prə-ˈd(y)üs, -prō-
overproduced; overproducing
: to produce to excess
mice genetically altered to overproduce beta-amyloid—Richard Saltus
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