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
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Also, go easy on carbonated drinks before boarding and avoid overeating, which raises your odds of indigestion.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Eating more slowly promotes feelings of fullness and helps prevent overeating.
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Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 June 2026
Skipping breakfast or relying on sugary, low-fiber foods can lead to energy crashes and overeating later in the day.
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Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
That leads to snacking or overeating.
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Matt Slater,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Strict food routines and supervision can help prevent overeating and reduce stress around food.
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Health,
15 Apr. 2026
Skipping a Walk After Meals After a carb-heavy meal, blood sugar spikes and then drops sharply, a pattern linked to fatigue, anxiety, and overeating.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
Irregular eating patterns with overeating or long periods between meals can lead to digestive problems.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Experts say crime and violence are strongly linked to issues with impulse control, and the drugs appear to work on parts of the brain linked to compulsive behavior like overeating.
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Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
That quick high is soon followed by a dramatic drop in blood sugars, leaving an empty feeling in the belly that can lead to overeating.
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Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
This could be because eating smaller portions more frequently keeps hunger at bay, which may prevent overeating at mealtimes.
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Caitlin Beale,
Health,
19 May 2026
Ludwig says many breakfast skippers end up overeating at night.
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Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
The findings challenge the common assumption that digital food content inevitably encourages overeating, researchers said.
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Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Eating every 3 hours will help to keep your child’s blood sugar steady and also decrease overeating at meal times.
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Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
What to Do Instead of Skipping Breakfast One reason it is recommended to eat enough food earlier in the day is that withholding food can lead to overeating later—hunger, cravings, and emotions compound.
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Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
The researchers’ examples of those immediate desires include activities such as smoking, overeating, and going to the movies instead of completing a report for work.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Also, go easy on carbonated drinks before boarding and avoid overeating, which raises your odds of indigestion.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Eating more slowly promotes feelings of fullness and helps prevent overeating.
—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 June 2026
Skipping breakfast or relying on sugary, low-fiber foods can lead to energy crashes and overeating later in the day.
—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
That leads to snacking or overeating.
—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Strict food routines and supervision can help prevent overeating and reduce stress around food.
—
Health,
15 Apr. 2026
Skipping a Walk After Meals After a carb-heavy meal, blood sugar spikes and then drops sharply, a pattern linked to fatigue, anxiety, and overeating.
—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
Irregular eating patterns with overeating or long periods between meals can lead to digestive problems.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Ubie Health warns that overeating gummies can mean extra sugar, calories and fillers, while under-dosing can blunt the strength and performance benefits people expect.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Experts say crime and violence are strongly linked to issues with impulse control, and the drugs appear to work on parts of the brain linked to compulsive behavior like overeating.
—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
That quick high is soon followed by a dramatic drop in blood sugars, leaving an empty feeling in the belly that can lead to overeating.
—
Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
This could be because eating smaller portions more frequently keeps hunger at bay, which may prevent overeating at mealtimes.
—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
19 May 2026
Ludwig says many breakfast skippers end up overeating at night.
—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
The findings challenge the common assumption that digital food content inevitably encourages overeating, researchers said.
—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Eating every 3 hours will help to keep your child’s blood sugar steady and also decrease overeating at meal times.
—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
What to Do Instead of Skipping Breakfast One reason it is recommended to eat enough food earlier in the day is that withholding food can lead to overeating later—hunger, cravings, and emotions compound.
—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overeating
Noun
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Such gluttony now has been outlawed by the new rules put into place last week.
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At a deeper level, this is a gluttony issue.
Verb
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But gorging on pollen alone wasn’t enough to lengthen a life.
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With the third season of ‘The Vampire Lestat’–AMC’s series adaptation of Anne Rice’s iconic vampire novels of the same name–underway, viewers are once again gorging on a visual feast thanks to costume designer Lex Wood.
Verb
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When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.
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Consider transplanting smaller plants farther away so that feasting birds will leave their messy droppings elsewhere.
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“Overeating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overeating. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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