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
Many people damage their nails by picking at their cuticles, for example, or drying them out by overexposing them to water.
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Andee Tagle, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
That range can provide diversification benefits without overexposing retirees to price swings that don't generate dividends or interest.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
David and Victoria are early pioneers in the modern practice of overexposing one’s offspring.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
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
Andee Tagle, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
That range can provide diversification benefits without overexposing retirees to price swings that don't generate dividends or interest.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
David and Victoria are early pioneers in the modern practice of overexposing one’s offspring.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overexposing
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In some cases, overusing a fine-tooth comb could even backfire.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
14 Apr. 2026
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Erie, for example, is one of the communities currently threatening to cut off water access to residents who are overusing water at this time.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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In crime coverage, journalists should create equity by being cognizant of correcting any coverage trends that privilege white groups over people of color, especially stereotyping Black and Latino men as violent.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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Jordan also describes stereotyping on set, recalling producers reducing her to racial tropes, while adding that Black contestants who approached Barker would sometimes be met with visible discomfort.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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Martinez on Thursday did not discuss details of the plan but said the city was exhausting all its options while seeking more ways to cut costs.—
Abby Church,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Apr. 2026
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In some ways, the Wolfpack were already destined for a reset, with veterans like Tre Holloman, Darrion Williams, Quadir Copeland and Ven-Allen Lubin all exhausting their eligibility.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Herzog naturally plays up the enigma at hand with epic grandeur, occasionally overdoing it but usually hitting the mark.—
Eric Kohn,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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But nighttime pain that woke me every few hours was likely from overdoing, Bugbee’s nurse explained.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Instead of the standard, boring rectangular fins found in the home PC, the algorithm generated complex, jagged, and pointed copper structures optimized for both heat absorption and fluid flow.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Advanced tunnel boring machines became available.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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“Overexposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexposing. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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