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
And Carys is certainly embracing shopping her mom's previous red carpet picks — even to the point of possibly overdoing it.
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Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
While a thin layer can help support the skin barrier, overdoing thick zinc creams daily may feel too heavy for skin types and ironically, could clog pores in oily skin.
—Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 29 May 2026
But more isn’t necessarily better, and there is such a thing as overdoing it.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 29 May 2026
With such a wide range of bold options, what’s the key to embracing maximalism without overdoing it?
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Right now, its digital shelves are stocked with purses from Michael Kors, a label known for structured silhouettes, quality craftsmanship, and a polished aesthetic that delivers glam without overdoing it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2026
There are real downsides to overdoing it, particularly when the extra protein comes from red meat and saturated fats.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Of course, finding a way to pay homage to a movie that came to define a generation — without overdoing it — would be no small feat.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 May 2026
But her parents were wary of overdoing it on discipline, especially with a girl.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
While a thin layer can help support the skin barrier, overdoing thick zinc creams daily may feel too heavy for skin types and ironically, could clog pores in oily skin.
—Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 29 May 2026
But more isn’t necessarily better, and there is such a thing as overdoing it.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 29 May 2026
With such a wide range of bold options, what’s the key to embracing maximalism without overdoing it?
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Right now, its digital shelves are stocked with purses from Michael Kors, a label known for structured silhouettes, quality craftsmanship, and a polished aesthetic that delivers glam without overdoing it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2026
There are real downsides to overdoing it, particularly when the extra protein comes from red meat and saturated fats.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Of course, finding a way to pay homage to a movie that came to define a generation — without overdoing it — would be no small feat.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 May 2026
But her parents were wary of overdoing it on discipline, especially with a girl.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdoing
exaggerating
Verb
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Goldman says Lander is exaggerating the gulf between them.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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Some may suspect the president is exaggerating.—
Drew Endy,
Washington Post,
4 June 2026
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“Overdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdoing. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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