as in gluttony
the excessive consumption of food
the medical community's warning that one of the nation's most dangerous health issues may be overeating
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as in gorging
to eat greedily or to excess
because he watches his diet for most of the year, he feels free to overeat during the holidays
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Recent Examples of overeating
Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The fiber can promote satiety and help prevent late-night overeating.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Besides modulating your emotions, serotonin also acts as a natural appetite suppressant, so a lack thereof can trigger overeating.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 15 Jan. 2026
These foods are engineered to encourage overeating.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Digestive problems can be triggered not only by holiday overeating, but also by stress.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
While feasting on cookies, charcuterie, and cheese at parties is definitely delightful in the moment, all that overeating can certainly put our bodies to the test.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
Some people mistake heart attack symptoms for indigestion or overeating.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 17 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately, drugs and alcohol are not good for you, but neither is toxic thinking, overeating, or over-analyzing.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Harvard experts recommend eating more slowly and paying attention to each bite — without distractions like phones or TV — to better recognize fullness cues and avoid overeating.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
To avoid overeating at a party, don’t stand around the food table while talking with friends.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2025
Prioritize getting an adequate amount of calories a day without overeating or undereating, Attia said.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
The authors suggested that across the globe, ultraprocessed foods are worsening diets, driving overeating and exposing people to toxins.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 Dec. 2025
Skipping meals in an attempt to be more calorie- or weight-conscious also tends to backfire because of this overeating behavior, Tomasino adds.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 Nov. 2025
High-protein foods and supplements have surged in the health and wellness industry in recent years as a powerful fitness fad, in particular because protein is more likely to increase one’s satiety and help prevent people from overeating.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
All in all, an ideal movie snack with enough kick to prevent you from overeating.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
Snacking can support energy levels and help prevent overeating during larger meals.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The fiber can promote satiety and help prevent late-night overeating.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Besides modulating your emotions, serotonin also acts as a natural appetite suppressant, so a lack thereof can trigger overeating.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 15 Jan. 2026
These foods are engineered to encourage overeating.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Digestive problems can be triggered not only by holiday overeating, but also by stress.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
While feasting on cookies, charcuterie, and cheese at parties is definitely delightful in the moment, all that overeating can certainly put our bodies to the test.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
Some people mistake heart attack symptoms for indigestion or overeating.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 17 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately, drugs and alcohol are not good for you, but neither is toxic thinking, overeating, or over-analyzing.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Studies have shown that those sugar spikes activate the brain’s reward mechanism and trigger cravings, making overeating at snacks and later meals more likely.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Harvard experts recommend eating more slowly and paying attention to each bite — without distractions like phones or TV — to better recognize fullness cues and avoid overeating.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
To avoid overeating at a party, don’t stand around the food table while talking with friends.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2025
Prioritize getting an adequate amount of calories a day without overeating or undereating, Attia said.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
The authors suggested that across the globe, ultraprocessed foods are worsening diets, driving overeating and exposing people to toxins.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 Dec. 2025
Skipping meals in an attempt to be more calorie- or weight-conscious also tends to backfire because of this overeating behavior, Tomasino adds.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 Nov. 2025
High-protein foods and supplements have surged in the health and wellness industry in recent years as a powerful fitness fad, in particular because protein is more likely to increase one’s satiety and help prevent people from overeating.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
All in all, an ideal movie snack with enough kick to prevent you from overeating.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overeating
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One by one, barbecue meals are expanding from simple, satisfying lunches into belly-groaning, over-the-top exercises in gluttony.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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During the seven deadly sins photoshoot, the model was assigned to portray the sin of gluttony.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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And all those who find the Dodgers’ gorging offensive also tend to overlook that their spending provides real benefits as well.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Of all the schemes that humans have devised to keep sea lions from gorging on the salmon of the Columbia River basin, none has worked for long.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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These insects are still evolving, and humans are increasingly encroaching on wild areas—more mosquitoes could continue to adapt to prefer feasting on us over other animals.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
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But Cheung Chau isn't just about feasting your eyes (and stomach).—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Overeating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overeating. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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