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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overindulge
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Of course, finding a way to pay homage to a movie that came to define a generation — without overdoing it — would be no small feat.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Teyana Taylor, ever the purposeful center of attention, donned a silver foil fringe look by Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford, but overdid it with a matching wig, converting her into a tinsel tree.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2026
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To devotees of classic sartorial elegance—especially those who indulge that passion on Instagram—Alexander Kraft needs no introduction.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
3 May 2026
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Serge, indulging his penchant for modern art, buys a large, expensive, completely white painting, with some slightly-less white lines.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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“Overindulge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overindulge. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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