as in exaggerating
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 overdoing
Fortunately, there’s little danger of overdoing it on vitamin D from food alone.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 13 Mar. 2026
The actor says creating Dutton's persona reflects what Grimes liked watching while growing up, namely actors who told a story without overdoing it, with still excellence, like Paul Newman.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
These botanicals work alongside modern actives such as salicylic acid and probiotics, helping keep buildup in check without overdoing it.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
Learn how often to water your succulent plants to avoid overdoing it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
This week’s roundup breaks down what to know about vitamin D dosing, simple ways to support heart health, and better sleep without overdoing it.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Rooms are furnished comfortably in the expected Southwestern decor, but avoid overdoing it thanks to restrained, contemporary hands.
—Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
The shadow is overdoing it, overpromising, or feeling crushed if the applause doesn’t come fast enough.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
The Smekkers are incredibly insulating without overdoing it—and without getting itchy, either.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Sarah Garone, Health, 13 Mar. 2026
The actor says creating Dutton's persona reflects what Grimes liked watching while growing up, namely actors who told a story without overdoing it, with still excellence, like Paul Newman.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
These botanicals work alongside modern actives such as salicylic acid and probiotics, helping keep buildup in check without overdoing it.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
Learn how often to water your succulent plants to avoid overdoing it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
This week’s roundup breaks down what to know about vitamin D dosing, simple ways to support heart health, and better sleep without overdoing it.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Rooms are furnished comfortably in the expected Southwestern decor, but avoid overdoing it thanks to restrained, contemporary hands.
—Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
The shadow is overdoing it, overpromising, or feeling crushed if the applause doesn’t come fast enough.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
The Smekkers are incredibly insulating without overdoing it—and without getting itchy, either.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdoing
exaggerating
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The deadpan one-liners exaggerating his strength, speed and toughness to absurd levels, turned Norris into one of the internet’s first global memes.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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And nobody in that moment was performing or exaggerating.—
Daniela Tijerina,
Vanity Fair,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Overdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdoing. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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