overpay
verb (used with object)
to pay more than (an amount due).
overpaying
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present participleof overpay.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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Sarah has spoken to her about overpaying on the mortgage and protecting herself financially now that her boyfriend has moved in.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
If employers are lax in their oversight, workers might find themselves overpaying to invest in funds that underperform.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
But whether it’s overpaying in restricted free agency or working out a sign-and-trade deal, pry him away from the Jazz.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
Dominion’s stock jumped on the announcement while NextEra’s initially fell, a spread that captured both the premium attached to AI-grid exposure and the market’s uncertainty about whether NextEra was overpaying to get it.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
For years the company had been overpaying for inferior material.
From Windy McPherson's Son by Sherwood Anderson
