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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
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.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Yet the apocalyptic scenarios may be overdone.
—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.
—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).
—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.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 16 Feb. 2026
Investors are split on whether the sell-off was overdone.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
And while there are signs the selling has become overdone, the ructions in the industry caused by artificial intelligence applications are severe enough that pricing a bottom has become a fraught exercise.
—Bernard Goyder, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Mansson-Perrone also says AI concerns are overdone and urged investors to stay calm.
—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.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Yet the apocalyptic scenarios may be overdone.
—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.
—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).
—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.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 16 Feb. 2026
Investors are split on whether the sell-off was overdone.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
And while there are signs the selling has become overdone, the ructions in the industry caused by artificial intelligence applications are severe enough that pricing a bottom has become a fraught exercise.
—Bernard Goyder, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdone
Adjective
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During Coulier's six-month checkup and PET scans after his first diagnosis, doctors discovered a flare-up had returned as an enlarged tumor.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Reportedly, this expansion is supported by hardware upgrades, including a more powerful, multi-stage Long March 5B rocket with an enlarged payload fairing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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State lawmakers can’t stop federal agents from wearing masks, for instance, so Democrats brought a bill requiring local law enforcement officers to identify themselves — and to intervene if police see a federal agent using excessive force.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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The two highest-ranking Republicans in the state legislature called Wednesday for former New Britain mayor Erin Stewart to consider dropping out of the governor’s race over reported excessive spending on the city’s credit card.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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City officials say telecom companies have exaggerated the impact of that city law.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Goldman Sachs’ David Mericle suggests this reading has perhaps been exaggerated.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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Some of it is deserved, some of it is a little overstated.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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What could have easily made for an overwrought and even tragic read, however, is presented with a surprisingly light touch.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Fears of a Democratic shutout in June’s top-two primary and a fluky Republican being elected — which were always overwrought — have faded dramatically.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Once activated, the Fe-SMA bars aim to shrink back to their pre-stretched shape.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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It’s formulated with calcium to promote new cell growth, adenosine to fill in wrinkles, collagen to maintain your skin’s density and thickness, elastin to restore stretched skin, and Vitamin D for rejuvenation.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bounnakhom’s Burtgers specializes in an unapologetically over-the-top smashburger with a decadent cheese bath for dipping.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
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Perry is no stranger to an over-the-top Met Gala look, previously arriving as a chandelier for the 2019 fete.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Pipes said that the idea that Suzuki hasn’t supported the PMG effort is overblown by the media.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Kadri also added that media narratives about players facing former teams can be overblown, but in Roy’s case, there’s certainly plenty of motivation.—
Nate Peterson,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Overdone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdone. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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