as in to gorge
to eat greedily or to excess
because he watches his diet for most of the year, he feels free to overeat during the holidays
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Some ingredients in kombucha may also enhance metabolism and help manage blood sugar, which can prevent energy crashes, excessive hunger, and overeating, Viola said.
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
But by the ‘80s, the young were getting into the nascent aerobics craze and balked at overeating.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Have a small high-protein snack before eating out to prevent overeating at mealtime.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
However, due to their high fat content, overeating pecans can cause digestive issues like gas, bloating, and diarrhea.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
But by the ‘80s, the young were getting into the nascent aerobics craze and balked at overeating.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Have a small high-protein snack before eating out to prevent overeating at mealtime.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
However, due to their high fat content, overeating pecans can cause digestive issues like gas, bloating, and diarrhea.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overeat
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“Overeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overeat. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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