overanalyze
verb
over·an·a·lyze
ˌō-vər-ˈa-nə-ˌlīz 
overanalyzed; overanalyzing
: to analyze (someone or something) excessively
… highlighting how being able to remember (and then overanalyze) past social situations can lead to distress.—
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Kelsey DallasWhen winners feel doubt, they manage themselves—as fast as possible—away from the overwhelming tendency to hesitate, overthink, and overanalyze.—Larry Weidel
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Instead of tuning into your experience with someone, you’re likely caught up in your head, overanalyzing every message, delayed reply or tone of voice.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
For Armas, the game plan centers more on what his own team is trying to do than overanalyzing a relatively unknown opponent.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
One of her main suggestions is that families avoid overanalyzing during the process and figure out their main priorities ahead of time.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Not to mention, zeroing in on the exchange verbatim is more likely to lead to overanalyzing every word than truly gaining clarity.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
For Armas, the game plan centers more on what his own team is trying to do than overanalyzing a relatively unknown opponent.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
One of her main suggestions is that families avoid overanalyzing during the process and figure out their main priorities ahead of time.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
These Are the Early Symptoms My Doctors Missed’ By Cheyenne Buckingham
13 Ways to Turn a Plate of Pasta Into a High-Protein Dinner
By Audrey Bruno
Not to mention, zeroing in on the exchange verbatim is more likely to lead to overanalyzing every word than truly gaining clarity.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overanalyze
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“Overanalyze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overanalyze. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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