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
After Mauricio missed all of 2024 and had a slow return-to-play schedule this year, there is a balance between getting enough action versus overdoing it.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Its two pressure settings are powerful enough to clear away plaque without overdoing it, all in a compact design that tucks neatly under the sink or into your carry-on.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
But the actor slips into the role flawlessly (with the help of good makeup), never overdoing it and adding a fair amount of gravitas to the constantly shifting scenery.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
And while some thought the league was overdoing it with all the shots of the singer during the games, Mama Kelce was excited for the new audience Swift was attracting.
—Lisa France, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Its two pressure settings are powerful enough to clear away plaque without overdoing it, all in a compact design that tucks neatly under the sink or into your carry-on.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
But the actor slips into the role flawlessly (with the help of good makeup), never overdoing it and adding a fair amount of gravitas to the constantly shifting scenery.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
And while some thought the league was overdoing it with all the shots of the singer during the games, Mama Kelce was excited for the new audience Swift was attracting.
—Lisa France, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdoing
exaggerating
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In the series, Gacy enjoyed talking about many of his accomplishments and exaggerating some of his stories.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Blumenthal apologized for exaggerating his military record in 2010 after an investigation by the New York Times.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Overdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdoing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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