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
But don’t overdo it—a study in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research found three sets of 30 seconds of rolling daily is enough to improve symptoms.
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Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025
Washing items with fabric softener can also help with wrinkle prevention, but don't overdo it.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Related article Don’t overdo it, but light exercise can help with minor illness
Who should avoid heated workouts?
—Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
But don’t overdo it—a study in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research found three sets of 30 seconds of rolling daily is enough to improve symptoms.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overdo
Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025
Washing items with fabric softener can also help with wrinkle prevention, but don't overdo it.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Related article Don’t overdo it, but light exercise can help with minor illness
Who should avoid heated workouts?
—Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
But don’t overdo it—a study in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research found three sets of 30 seconds of rolling daily is enough to improve symptoms.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overdo
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False Claims and Global Aims: A Times investigation shows Therme, a European firm which runs a spa and water park in Romania, exaggerated its track record in securing a deal with Ontario, and government auditors found that the process had been unfair and opaque.—
Salman Masood,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to the singer, his feud with Baskin was exaggerated for ratings.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Overdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdo. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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