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
But nighttime pain that woke me every few hours was likely from overdoing, Bugbee’s nurse explained.
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Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Don't Go Overboard with Pillows One easy way to keep from clogging up the bedroom is not overdoing it with throw pillows.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
That means proper cleaning and not overdoing frequency.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
But Jevons wasn’t overdoing it.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, there’s little danger of overdoing it on vitamin D from food alone.
—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
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
Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Don't Go Overboard with Pillows One easy way to keep from clogging up the bedroom is not overdoing it with throw pillows.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
That means proper cleaning and not overdoing frequency.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
But Jevons wasn’t overdoing it.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, there’s little danger of overdoing it on vitamin D from food alone.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdoing
exaggerating
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Former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, whose term featured record numbers of disappearances and homicides, complained that political adversaries were exaggerating the problem to smear his reputation and legacy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Analysts note that the Russia Defense ministry has a habit of exaggerating advances when the frontlines are scarcely changing.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Overdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdoing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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