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
Here’s Astr the Label’s take on this closet staple, which shines thanks to its pleated skirt, drop-waist silhouette, and en vogue Eggplant shade that feels elevated without overdoing it.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
So, be careful, take it slow and don't overdo it.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Don’t use these findings to overdo it on dark chocolate, nutritionists say — 1 ounce twice a week is a reasonable amount as part of a healthy diet.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Idris plays the hungry newcomer without overdoing it, and Pitt brings a looseness that works for a driver stepping back into chaos.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
So, be careful, take it slow and don't overdo it.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Don’t use these findings to overdo it on dark chocolate, nutritionists say — 1 ounce twice a week is a reasonable amount as part of a healthy diet.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Idris plays the hungry newcomer without overdoing it, and Pitt brings a looseness that works for a driver stepping back into chaos.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdo
exaggerate
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Charlotte Tilbury shoppers also appreciate that the product doesn’t exaggerate or settle into their fine lines.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Just some want a little bit to exaggerate this here.—
Max Mathews,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Overdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdo. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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