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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as in enlarged
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as in excessive
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Recent Examples of overdone
PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
The audio sounds brighter, without being overdone.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdone
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In early 2025, the stock fell nearly 57% from February to April in the wake of a short-seller report that alleged the company had exaggerated its e-commerce performance and breached service terms.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This performative solidarity was not appreciated by Saudi commentators who argued Egypt exaggerated the seriousness of Netanyahu's comments in a bid to drag Saudi Arabia in a confrontation with the Israelis for political reasons.—
Khaled Hassan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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In 2000, Thomson was bought by the German company Preussag, with the enlarged business — which was listed in London and Frankfurt — rechristened TUI two years later.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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But roughly 20-30% of people who are infected develop severe symptoms, including a range of heart issues—such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or even death—and digestive issues—such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, which could cause problems with eating or going to the bathroom.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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A level 2 of 4 threat for excessive rainfall is in place for parts of eastern New Mexico and western Texas due to rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible in the heaviest storms.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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The government's initial response, which blamed opposition factions rather than acknowledging excessive force, further inflamed tensions.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Getty Images The committee's move followed a June Federal Railroad Administration compliance review that concluded the California High-Speed Rail Authority lacked a viable path to complete the project on time or on budget and flagged overstated ridership projections and other management failures.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But instead of overwrought banker’s pinstripes, Armani did it his way, delivering formality in a softer and more feminine manner.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The last act of The Stranger follows the young man through his imprisonment, trial and the weeks leading up to his execution, including a long and somewhat overwrought conversation with a priest (Swann Arlaud) hoping to read the inmate his last rites.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite this pullback, the stock still trades at a stretched nine times trailing revenue—well above its historical average of three times.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The conversation — which delivered plenty of delightful outbursts from the over-the-top Tonioli — took a deep dive into a Season 7 emergency that sent Julianne Hough to the ER, and the memorable night protestors stormed the DWTS stage.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
9 Sep. 2025
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Terrifier, like the slasher movies before it, won fans by presenting an over-the-top adrenaline rush of imagery.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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While perhaps some of the love is overblown, the overall season crafted by the show's producers, including Seth Rogen, was deliriously entertaining.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Goddard said the fact that spending continued despite the new rules showed concerns that disclosures would scare away donors were overblown.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Overdone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdone. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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