overpay
verb (used with object)
to pay more than (an amount due).
are overpaying
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present progressiveof overpay.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Since the contracts’ prices are meant to match their odds, those bettors are overpaying.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
The implication: Since these predictable trades can be replicated at low cost, investors are overpaying for them.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
But it’s not just the rental markets that are affected — investors are overpaying for the houses they rent out, pulling sale prices out of reach for many locals.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2023
The Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into high food and fuel prices, saying it will look at whether a "failure in competition" meant customers are overpaying.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2023
"I am afraid you are overpaying me, Mr. Sargent," said Rodney.
From Cast Upon the Breakers by Horatio Alger
