overindulges

Definition of overindulgesnext
present tense third-person singular of overindulge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overindulges
Verb
  • Alexander’s staging occasionally overdoes the comic exuberance.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
  • But Maura never overdoes the feisty granny bit.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The novel indulges only the latter, lesser instinct.
    Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
  • But there are limits to how much Jim Gines mentally indulges the war.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2026
Verb
  • The brand channels its Ukrainian roots with beautiful embroidery on traditional silhouettes, then easily shifts into contemporary minimalism with an edge that never abandons its cultural and aesthetic roots.
    Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 27 May 2026
  • But when Spurs are trailing, Romero often abandons his defensive position and goes hunting for the ball, seemingly ignoring tactical instructions.
    Elias Burke, New York Times, 25 May 2026
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“Overindulges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overindulges. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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