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as in enlarged
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as in excessive
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as in exaggerated
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 overdone
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Coastal Style Bedrooms According to designer Taylor Bowling, the coastal decor is overdone, predictable, and too matchy.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
Mansson-Perrone also says AI concerns are overdone and urged investors to stay calm.
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Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
Accents and decor Accents and decor pieces from the Ashley Luxe collection bring everything together with details that add personality and polish without feeling overdone.
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Casey Delbasso,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Yet the apocalyptic scenarios may be overdone.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
The contrast of her smokey eyes, noticeably created with softer brown tones instead of black or gray, adds drama to this red carpet look that stuns without feeling overdone.
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Nicole Catanese,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
If minutes are not overdone, secretaries should be able to participate in deliberations and promptly have draft minutes available for member review to comply with Civil Code Section 4950(a).
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Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
The face fabrics and waterproof membranes are always high quality, the fit is perfect, and the designs are never overdone.
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Jakob Schiller,
Outside,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
But some traders worry the rally in stocks and drop in oil prices might be overdone.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Coastal Style Bedrooms According to designer Taylor Bowling, the coastal decor is overdone, predictable, and too matchy.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
Mansson-Perrone also says AI concerns are overdone and urged investors to stay calm.
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Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
Accents and decor Accents and decor pieces from the Ashley Luxe collection bring everything together with details that add personality and polish without feeling overdone.
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Casey Delbasso,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Yet the apocalyptic scenarios may be overdone.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
The contrast of her smokey eyes, noticeably created with softer brown tones instead of black or gray, adds drama to this red carpet look that stuns without feeling overdone.
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Nicole Catanese,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
If minutes are not overdone, secretaries should be able to participate in deliberations and promptly have draft minutes available for member review to comply with Civil Code Section 4950(a).
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Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
The face fabrics and waterproof membranes are always high quality, the fit is perfect, and the designs are never overdone.
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Jakob Schiller,
Outside,
16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdone
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King Charles was also treated at the same clinic at the time, for an enlarged prostate.
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The agency also calls for updating information related to prostate cancer risk and revising warnings regarding enlarged prostate.
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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Last September, the group published a 336-page report affirming that ABA should be included as a basic benefit under TRICARE, without the excessive administrative barriers that have disrupted treatment for children in military families.
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The discrepancy was spotted by Reuters, which claims that data Tesla gave to authorities in Sweden and the Netherlands grossly exaggerated the safety record of FSD in the United States.
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Replay shows the defender never made meaningful contact and the offensive player overly-exaggerated the contact (flopped).
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Rendered with the broad strokes of an overstated stage drama, the new surrealist comedy from Quentin Dupieux is light and largely uneventful.
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Some of it is deserved, some of it is a little overstated.
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Keep accessories and outer layers minimal; a shoulder or bucket bag, jean jacket, or cardigan will keep this ‘fit from feeling overwrought.
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The leads can be overwrought, shouting lines across the stage while the Gothic-style doorways, sharp directional lighting and ooh-ahh practical effects do their complicated dance.
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Wiley often wears her hair in a stretched state, combing through her gray coils with a blow dryer before doing a braid-out.
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Once activated, the Fe-SMA bars aim to shrink back to their pre-stretched shape.
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Del Mar opening day Horse racing, over-the-top hats and stylish blazers are all the buzz at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s opening day festivities.
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As over-the-top as many of these examples may seem, climate misinformation tactics have served as highly effective tools for oil, gas and coal companies in the fight for both public support and to block climate laws and policies that would restrict the use of their products.
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At the same time, the opposing view – that concerns about model companies are entirely overblown – has become equally unhelpful.
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Distractions can often be overblown as the NFL news cycle searches for fuel in the empty summer months.
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“Overdone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdone. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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