as in to exaggerate
to describe or express in too strong terms
the fashion designer's claim that his new line of clothing would revolutionize the way we dress was perhaps overdoing it just a bit
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Recent Examples of overdo
There aren't many downsides to eating fruit, although, as with anything, try not to overdo it.
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
This charming style is an Easter accent that doesn’t overdo it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
And like exercise, even the experienced sauna-goer can overdo it.
—Will Stone, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
These botanicals work alongside modern actives such as salicylic acid and probiotics, helping keep buildup in check without overdoing it.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
This charming style is an Easter accent that doesn’t overdo it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
And like exercise, even the experienced sauna-goer can overdo it.
—Will Stone, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
These botanicals work alongside modern actives such as salicylic acid and probiotics, helping keep buildup in check without overdoing it.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overdo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdo
exaggerate
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Slightly shimmering effects reflect light in a subtle way, bringing luminosity without being exaggerated; it can be glazed donut–style chrome, or for a more intense effect try a cat-eye finish.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bosco’s attorneys argue Shaw was exaggerating the situation.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Overdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdo. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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