overeat
verb (used without object)
to eat too much.
overeating
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present participleof overeat.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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This type of consumption, often referred to as mindless eating, is frequently conflated with overeating.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
She says she struggles with overeating and cravings during her period.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
A new study from Japan suggests that a person's eating habits and the reasons behind overeating may play a major role in how successful these drugs are over time.
From Science Daily ● May 7, 2026
When you eat more vegetables “you increase your fiber, you feel full longer, and that helps mitigate the overeating from when you rely on ultraprocessed foods,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
If a person did the overeating, the opening ing phrase should be attached to him.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
