Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overacting
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The state passed an emergency rule late Tuesday enacting the cuts, though court challenges are still pending.—
Jonathan Appelbaum,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026 -
DeSantis prohibited districts from enacting a mandate in schools and allowed parents to choose whether to send their children in masks.—
Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Emotional humans acting out conflicts will never be able to operate a society that values life, liberty and the pursuit of universal happiness.—
Roger Van Zanen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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There are also stud shooters for kids who want to get hands-on with acting out an epic battle.—
Kim Snaith,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Jall Wake Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock uses this science by imitating the sun’s gradual rise and, when used over time, can even ease your circadian rhythm into a pattern.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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In critiquing Trump on social media, Newsom has taken to imitating the president’s tone, trolling Trump in his all-caps style.—
Meg Kinnard,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Shortly after trumpeter Ethan Marks took to the sidewalk, one of the American Hotel’s current residents leaned out his window and began vocally and jovially mimicking the fragmented and angular notes coming from the instrument.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The radiant tint adds just a touch of glow to the skin—mimicking a post-facial radiance—that doesn’t look glittery or emphasize texture.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Fleming asks, miming a person examining the topping options at an ice-cream parlor.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Elena, a skating coach and choreographer, was on the edge of her seat throughout Naumov’s program, quietly miming his movements in the arena’s second tier above the rink, willing Naumov on with every piece of choreography.—
Alice Park,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rocky, who has explored his sartorial aspirations in recent years by cochairing the 2025 Met Gala and taking on positions at Ray-Ban and Puma, was on trial a year ago for a 2021 shooting involving former friend A$AP Relli.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kimber White, president of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, credited Congress for taking on housing.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Chinese company would be acting as a passive financial investor, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private.—
Dong Cao,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The directive banned local law enforcement from acting on warrants of removal and prohibited ICE agents from accessing Fairfax County police buildings.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Overacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overacting. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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