overproduce

American  

[oh-ver-pruh-doos, -dyoos] / ˌoʊ vər prəˈdus, -ˈdyus /

verb (used with or without object)

overproduced, overproducing

1. to produce in excess of need or stipulated amount.

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Other Word Forms

• overproducer noun

Etymology

Origin of overproduce

First recorded in 1890–95; over- + produce

Example Sentences

The other parents overproduced the hormone adiponectin, churned out by fat cells, which is thought to support metabolic health, protecting against obesity-linked diseases such as type 2 diabetes.

From Science Magazine

When researchers exposed all the amoebas to cigarette smoke extract, they found the ones that fared best were overproducing certain proteins important for cellular metabolism.

From Scientific American

Rolling Stone described it as "an overproduced affair with too many guest stars and detours", but added: "When it lets the iconic gang of six just talk amongst themselves, it hits the nostalgic sweet spot."

From BBC

TikTok users have garnered a reputation for valuing authenticity, but videos on the platform can seem contrived and overproduced.

From Washington Post

Indeed, we have overproduced plastic on Earth, to the extent that it is clogging our oceans and waterways, squirreling itself into our food and fisheries, and poisoning our bodies.

From Salon