overbuy
Americanverb (used with object)
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to purchase in excessive quantities.
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Finance. to buy on margin in excess of one's ability to provide added security in an emergency, as in a falling market.
verb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of overbuy
First recorded in 1400–50, overbuy is from the late Middle English word overbiggen. See over-, buy
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Demand from that market was a major growth driver for chip-equipment makers in recent years, but investors have been worried about U.S. export controls prompting companies in China to overbuy and stockpile unnecessary tools.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 3, 2026
The two things I overbuy the most are vintage jackets and notebooks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025
“Before, I would overbuy; I realized I don’t need all of that,” said Ms. Park, who works as a part-time aesthetician and content creator.
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
Store extra office supplies somewhere convenient and accessible, and don’t overbuy.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 11, 2021
It was always a weakness in me to overbuy, and in receiving I could never hold a herd down to the agreed numbers, but my shortcomings in this instance proved a boon.
From Reed Anthony, Cowman by Andy Adams
Like the 10-year note, the 30-year bond is also flashing overbought conditions on the RSI, with a reading of 72.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 27, 2026
Futures are in an overbought condition, “with a corrective phase due,” he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Currently, the relative strength index indicates bullish momentum in the 10-year rate, with a series of higher lows, and it remains well below the overbought reading of 70.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
Technical indicators do point to the possibility that Sandisk in danger of being overbought, but that isn’t fazing analysts.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
But that one of us twain who was singly concerned in encajes had fatigued and perhaps overbought herself at the antiquity shop, and she signified a regret which they divined too well was dissent.
From Familiar Spanish Travels by William Dean Howells
This can help you avoid overbuying and remind you to restock essentials.
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2025
She stays with us for a few months every year, visiting from overseas so cue the overbuying of food, gifts, etc.
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2022
“You put the protective allocation in place to prevent folks from hoarding and overbuying, therefore exacerbating the shortage situation.”
From Washington Times ● Feb. 16, 2021
Here are their general suggestions for creating a well-stocked home arsenal, without overbuying.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 12, 2020
Keeping to the available space will help you avoid overbuying and waste.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 14, 2020
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