overindulge

verb

Definition of overindulgenext
as in to overdo

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Recent Examples of overindulge Whether overindulging in drugs and alcohol or seriously injuring himself after speeding through a stop sign on his Harley Davidson, there have been more than a few moments to warrant reflection. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025 The watchful eye of that Minerva marble statue nearby might just keep you from overindulging. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025 For decades, doctors have warned Americans not to overindulge in fast food. — Sarah Boden, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025 Don’t overindulge Drowning your sorrows in a gallon of ice cream or a fifth of liquor is a post-breakup cliché. — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overindulge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overindulge
  1. overdo
  2. indulge
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  • Signs of Fertilizer Problems Fertilizer can be easy to overdo, building up to toxic levels in the soil.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • There aren’t many downsides to eating fruit, although, as with anything, try not to overdo it.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 13 July 2026
Definition of overdo
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  • Judy Davis stars as Sybylla, a rebellious young woman in 19th century Australia who longs to be a writer, but her traditionalist parents refuse to indulge those dreams, sending her to board with her wealthy grandmother instead.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
  • Within the home, the dogs were indulged to an unusual degree, holding status as nearly full members of the family.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
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“Overindulge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overindulge. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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