overindulge

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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
Verb
  • The worst part of this tax is that Illinois Democrats, in their desperation for more revenue, ended up encouraging more casual bettors to overdo it and get into financial trouble.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
  • But the actor slips into the role flawlessly (with the help of good makeup), never overdoing it and adding a fair amount of gravitas to the constantly shifting scenery.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Yes, perhaps firms run by alums will be willing to indulge a few interested faculty from their alma mater.
    Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • At one point Wednesday, the judge indulged their request to meet with Adelson and the attorneys at a side bar out of the public’s earshot.
    Lauren del Valle, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Overindulge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overindulge. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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