overindulge

verb

Definition of overindulgenext
as in to overdo

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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
  1. overdo
  2. indulge
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  • Don’t get too warm, though Although staying warm is essential — things like fingers don’t work as efficiently when chilled — don’t overdo it.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • One of her concerns is layering products, which can easily lead to overdoing it on the actives.
    — Korin Miller, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of overdo
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  • There was no mention of a funeral in Adrien’s letter, and for a moment, Adelaide indulged the thought of ordering a carriage for Moscow.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Accessories-wise, indulge your inner maximalist with some color-contrasting jewelry (or go simple with sleek silver).
    — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
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“Overindulge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overindulge. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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