overthink
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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It holds heat, keeps its nerve, and moves easily from stovetop to oven to broiler and back again without asking you to switch vessels or overthink it.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
You shouldn't overthink your first job, agrees Charlotte Bosworth, chief executive of apprenticeship provider Lifetime Training, which works with brands like Nando's and B&Q as well as the Department for International Trade.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
“I tend to overthink it when I know too much.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
When looking for the best ways to play the ongoing semiconductor boom this year, investors might not want to overthink things.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026
“Try not to overthink it. This is for your eyes only. Just promise me you’ll try it.”
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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