Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcommitting
Verb
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District Attorney Summer Stephan issued a statement disagreeing with the decision and vowing to fight.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026 -
And even with the Bears collectively vowing to rapidly turn the page, that task may now be the equivalent of flipping over a 150-pound stone tablet.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Suamataia’s performance was promising enough that Kansas City moved Thuney to the Chicago Bears in March.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Those vulnerabilities allow predators an opportunity to gain the trust of victims of any age by promising to meet those needs or to provide safety, housing or affection.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The three suspects were booked into juvenile hall for assault with a firearm, participating in a criminal street gang, gang enhancement and unlawful assembly for the purpose of committing a violent act.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Marion outrebounded West Memphis 24-17 and forced 17 turnovers while committing just 8 of its own.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The swearing-in ceremony, expected to draw more than 1,000 people, will be held at the Milander Center, a venue not typically used for mayoral inaugurations.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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When recipients questioned the caller, the caller responded by yelling and swearing at them, police said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Second and third mortgaging the house.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Overcommitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcommitting. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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