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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overacted
Adjective
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Wells Fargo upgrades Accenture to buy from neutral Wells says AI fears are overdone.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026 -
The face fabrics and waterproof membranes are always high quality, the fit is perfect, and the designs are never overdone.—
Jakob Schiller,
Outside,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If enacted, the bill would make Colorado the only state in America to completely decriminalize the world’s oldest profession.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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Eight states have cut their top marginal tax rate going into this year, while six states since 2021 have enacted a flat tax rate.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Administration officials have argued Ross acted out of self-defense, alleging Good was impeding federal law enforcement.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
18 Jan. 2026
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His observations about the barbarity of women’s beauty regimens aren’t exactly new, but they are acted out with enthusiasm and verve.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Often imitated, never duplicated.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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There were plenty of laughs, as Montero imitated Lester’s pickoff throw and the players told some clubhouse stories, including some fights.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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At the snap, the three tight ends – Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen – mimed a run block, just for a beat.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Stray Cat, in full black latex, mimed licking her paws.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
18 Dec. 2025
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The floor-length, silk duchesse dress mimicked the silhouette and design of a classic trench coat, with tiny buckle detailing along the sleeve trims and a tie to secure the garment around her waist.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday morning, Lanier hammered Mosseri over the controversial beauty filters that debuted on Instagram’s Stories function in 2019, showing an email chain in which Mosseri appeared to resist a ban on filters that mimicked plastic surgery.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Overacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overacted. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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