over·stim·u·late | \ ˌō-vər-ˈstim-yə-ˌlāt 
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\overstimulated; overstimulating
Definition of overstimulate
: to stimulate to an excessive or abnormal degree
The ongoing presence of HIV overstimulates B cells, which are abundant in the lymph nodes, and keeps them in a state of chronic activation.— Robert R. Redfield et al. … a monetary system … that keeps government from overstimulating demand through excessive money creation.— George Melloan — see also overstimulated
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overstimulation \ ˌō-vər-ˌstim-yə-ˈlā-shən \ noun, plural overstimulations
\ noun, plural overstimulations
In fact, too much stability and routine may bore such a horse—and boredom can be just as stressful as overstimulation. — Robert W. Bell, PhD
Examples of overstimulate in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web Yet researchers already knew that mRNA vaccines can sometimes overstimulate an immune system, and three of the four subjects who had these side effects were taking the highest dosage in the trial, which has now been discontinued.
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Roxanne Khamsi, National Geographic, "Here’s how we’ll know when a COVID-19 vaccine is ready," 30 June 2020 Ayres says that any kind of electronics overstimulate us, which is the exact opposite goal of having a zen den.
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Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, "The Plan Collection's Design Trend Predictions For 2020 Are in, And Zen Dens Are Officially the New She Sheds," 9 Sep. 2019 Hormones: Androgen hormones overstimulate the sebaceous (oil) glands, which makes your body produce so much oil that it gets stuck in your pores and traps bacteria.
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Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know To Get Rid of Cystic Acne for Good," 7 Nov. 2017 Hormones: Androgen hormones overstimulate the sebaceous (oil) glands, which makes your body produce so much oil that it gets stuck in your pores and traps bacteria.
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Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know To Get Rid of Cystic Acne for Good," 7 Nov. 2017 Hormones: Androgen hormones overstimulate the sebaceous (oil) glands, which makes your body produce so much oil that it gets stuck in your pores and traps bacteria.
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Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know To Get Rid of Cystic Acne for Good," 7 Nov. 2017 Some foreign investors are concerned that the $1.5 trillion tax cut passed by Congress in December will overstimulate the U.S. economy, leading to an acceleration in inflation and potentially higher bond yields and interest rates.
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Daniel Kruger, WSJ, "Uncle Sam Wants You: Treasury Depends More on Domestic Bond Buyers," 17 Aug. 2018 Hormones: Androgen hormones overstimulate the sebaceous (oil) glands, which makes your body produce so much oil that it gets stuck in your pores and traps bacteria.
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Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know To Get Rid of Cystic Acne for Good," 7 Nov. 2017 One is that hyperactivity of the neurons in your brainstem can overstimulate your vestibular system, the part of your inner ear that’s involved in your balance, Dr. Carroll says.
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Korin Miller, SELF, "How to Tell if Vestibular Migraines Are Why You Get Dizzy So Often," 12 July 2018
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overstimulate
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of overstimulate
: to cause (someone or something) to become too active or excited : to stimulate (someone or something) too much
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