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Recent Examples of overindulgeWhen the worst-case scenario of overindulging was losing an afternoon or buying too many snacks, the genre could stretch that experience into something playful and surreal.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026 Or some patients, like Farwell, may have too much oxalate in their urine, which can come from overindulging on peanut butter plus spinach and some other nuts and leafy green vegetables.—
Erin Allday,
San Francisco Chronicle,
15 Mar. 2026 Doubt Frequently observed among the mega-rich or other groups who overindulge, this chronic psychological condition is characterized by a general sense that any thing or concept may not be real.—
Alexis Wilkinson,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026 The Kellogg’s campaign aims to send the message that its bran can offer a post–game day reset after a weekend of overindulging in decadent snacks.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overindulge
But Montgomery cautions against overdoing it with vinegar as a weed control method.
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Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
22 Aug. 2026
From two-tone cardigans for dinner and straw hats for family beach days to her signature breezy button-downs, Markle’s getaway style is a master class in looking polished without overdoing it.
Remmick, Jimmy Crystal and Larry Lamb share an unrelenting desire to entertain, whether performing music outside a juke joint, indulging amusement with graphic violence or delighting the British reading public with scandal and drama.
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Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
26 Aug. 2026
Setting a specific treat budget or deciding in advance how often to indulge can help keep the habit intentional.