as in to exaggerate
to describe or express in too strong terms the fashion designer's claim that his new line of clothing would revolutionize the way we dress was perhaps overdoing it just a bit

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Recent Examples of overdo Pouring creativity into our nail aesthetic can be fun to express ourselves without overdoing it. Celeste Polanco, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025 Exercises to Avoid When performing physical therapy exercises for pain from sciatica, avoid overdoing it. Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025 But don’t overdo it—a study in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research found three sets of 30 seconds of rolling daily is enough to improve symptoms. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025 Washing items with fabric softener can also help with wrinkle prevention, but don't overdo it. Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overdo
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exaggerate
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  • Coffey seemed to exaggerate it, throwing her hands up while going down.
    Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
  • The movie exaggerates the struggles Scaravella faced.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 9 May 2025

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“Overdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdo. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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