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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
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
Wells Fargo upgrades Accenture to buy from neutral Wells says AI fears are overdone.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 17 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
While Amazon has recently been pegged as an AI laggard, this view may be overdone.
—R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Wells Fargo upgrades Accenture to buy from neutral Wells says AI fears are overdone.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 17 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
While Amazon has recently been pegged as an AI laggard, this view may be overdone.
—R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdone
Adjective
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An enlarged spleen is at most 500 grams and only up to 20 cm long, the health department noted.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
15 Apr. 2026
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The family of a 17-year-old Texas cheerleader has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a distributor of a popular energy drink, saying the teenager died from an enlarged heart caused by ingesting large amounts of caffeine.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In a press release, the MacArthur Justice Center said Rahman was subjected to excessive force by federal agents.—
Maria Lisignoli,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The platform’s new AI agent, René, allows dispatchers and fleet managers to investigate operational inefficiencies through simple conversational queries, identifying the root causes of issues like excessive overtime or route deviations.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Microsoft, then a small software company didn’t yet have one but exaggerated its readiness by pitching an operating system the company didn't own and hadn't created yet.—
J. Kyle Foster,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The scrutiny of fame has always been dehumanizing, though the ubiquity of the modern-day comment section has surely accelerated and exaggerated its cruelty.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Carmakers registered $65 billion in write-offs globally as companies were forced to overhaul their EV investments, squeezed by a pivot in US climate policy and an overstated enthusiasm for the green transition.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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For the Fed, which was raising interest rates in 2023 and 2024, this meant that policy decisions may have been based on an overstated view of economic strength.—
Jeff Gapusan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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And rather than looking constricted in overwrought ensembles, the actors appeared comfortable in their own skin.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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The emotion here, teetering between overwrought and genuinely moving, comes filtered through jangling guitar, heavy reverb, and vocoder.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 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
Adjective
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The spa Faena's 22,000-square-foot Tierra Santa Healing House is home to all sorts of over-the-top amenities, including one of the largest hammams this side of the Mississippi and a marble Ice Parlor, which uses the power of ice and air to strengthen your immune system.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Nowhere is that clearer than in the over-the-top set by Gabriel Hainer Evansohn, Grace Laubacher and Iron Bloom Creative Production, which now leans into the idea of a Céline arena concert.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Retailers say the credit card law will lower costs for businesses and consumers, and that arguments that the change will cause inconvenience are overblown.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Either way, concerns about empty seats may be overblown since the fourth and final phase of ticket sales didn’t begin until April 1 and tournament organizers are confident demand will match inventory.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Overdone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdone. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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