overanalyze
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
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Example Sentences
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This may sound bossy, but in the absence of clear communication, we tend to overanalyze, says Sara Jane Ho, an etiquette expert and host of the Netflix show “Mind Your Manners.”
From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026
“But it’s hard to kind of overanalyze what we did today, or these last couple of games, with run prevention. We just didn’t pitch well.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2023
Before posting, I overanalyze and scrutinize every inch of my body.
From Slate • Feb. 1, 2022
“I’m not going to overanalyze or dissect what happened specifically yesterday with one move,” Judge said.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2021
He did not dwell on the game, he did not overanalyze or ask the players to relive the low point of the 2019 season.
From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2019
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