overindulging

present participle of overindulge

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overindulging
Verb
  • And Carys is certainly embracing shopping her mom's previous red carpet picks — even to the point of possibly overdoing it.
    Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
  • While a thin layer can help support the skin barrier, overdoing thick zinc creams daily may feel too heavy for skin types and ironically, could clog pores in oily skin.
    Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Thank you for indulging me on that.
    Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
  • The decor offers a colorful contrast to the austere exterior, allowing the house to honor the neighborhood while indulging the whims of its occupants.
    Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • The move suggests a broader shift in Tehran, where a new generation of leaders is increasingly abandoning the cautious, reactive approach that long defined the Islamic Republic’s strategy towards its adversaries.
    Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
  • These networks are viewed with less enthusiasm in the age of streaming, because more consumers are abandoning their cable subscriptions in favor of streaming services.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2026
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“Overindulging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overindulging. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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