overexposing

Definition of overexposingnext
present participle of overexpose
as in overusing
to use so much as to make less appealing seeking to capitalize on its only breakout hit, the network fatally overexposed the game show by scheduling it every night of the week

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Recent Examples of overexposing Lock Focus And Adjust Exposure To stop your iPhone from overexposing the bright moon, tap and hold on the moon in your camera preview to lock focus. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Verb
  • Education experts and parent advocates who are concerned about schools overusing devices for instruction said the documents shed new light, in candid detail, on the business motivations behind one of the biggest technology companies marketing its products to teachers and school administrators.
    Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Results build gradually, so skipping days or overusing strong formulas can set you back.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • That absence increases the risk of caricature and stereotyping in AI image outputs of the Black community.
    Donnetta Monk, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Analysis is valuable to prevent biases like stereotyping and misjudging probabilities, while intuition is valuable for creativity and rapid adaptation to complex problems.
    Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Gentry had both of those things, but he is headed to the NFL after exhausting his eligibility.
    Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Productivity improvements—many already visible—are sufficient to support that level of prosperity without exhausting the planet.
    Chris Bradley, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • While open shelves can create an airy feel and provide storage surfaces in a visually appealing way, overdoing the look isn't practical, or in keeping with the current bathroom trends.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The Smekkers are incredibly insulating without overdoing it—and without getting itchy, either.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Taurus April 20 – May 20 Practical choices don’t have to be boring.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Amazon has plenty of excellent work dresses that feel buttoned-up without being boring—and that are suitable for a range of office environments.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2026

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“Overexposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexposing. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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