overindulge

Definition of overindulgenext

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of overindulge When 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overindulge
Verb
  • Experts say to avoid washing darks with linty fabrics, overdoing the detergent and using the heavy-duty wash cycle, among other tips.
    — Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Work within the context of your activity’s demands without overdoing it.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • My daughter was enchanted by the Balinese rice-on-the-forehead ritual for good fortune that is a part of the arrival, and the front desk staff happily indulged her request to do it again—multiple times a day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • After the event was disrupted by an armed intruder, the Administration and the association scheduled a July do-over, where Trump delivered a rambling speech indulging seemingly every tangent that sprang to mind, but his contempt remained apparent.
    — Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Overindulge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overindulge. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster