How to Use overindulge in a Sentence

overindulge

verb
  • And no doubt that would be welcome to restaurant staff as a deterrent to overindulging guests.
    Emily Heil, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2023
  • The key, according to Tew, is not to overindulge outside of the fasting periods.
    Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2024
  • The vanishing compulsion to overindulge didn’t stop with food, though.
    Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 June 2024
  • While this could seem easy and fun at first, someone may overindulge — and then the energy might spiral into chaos from there.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2024
  • She’s disappeared from the charts while bad-mouthing her fans and earning a reputation for overindulging in pills and whiskey.
    Mark Athitakis, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2023
  • To him, the question of why British youngsters overindulge in Magaluf isn’t a mystery.
    David Segal, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2023
  • Return to menu Those who don’t overindulge on Friday night can head to the Wharf on Saturday for even more celebrations.
    Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Don’t overindulge in caffeine, especially later in the day.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 7 May 2021
  • The result: Issac is overindulged and self-centered—and Ali feels responsible.
    Denise Schipani, Parents, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Buddy’s naïveté insults anyone who doesn’t overindulge memories of his own youth.
    Armond White, National Review, 19 Nov. 2021
  • Up your fiber intake: Eating fiber-rich foods will keep you fuller longer, and prevent you from mindlessly snacking throughout the day or overindulging at mealtime.
    Nicole Blades, Women's Health, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Plus, they are individually portioned so there's no need to worry about overindulging in them.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2023
  • While Smith openly shares snippets of their private life, the star knows when to draw the line on using social media, which can so often put pressure on musicians to overindulge their fans.
    Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Starting Grid Guide Barker said there's always fans who overindulge or become too boisterous.
    Morgan Womack, The Indianapolis Star, 25 May 2023
  • Maybe not, as these San Francisco Bay Area restaurants have implemented a vomit cleanup fee for patrons who overindulge.
    Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2023
  • Not to mention that overindulging can leave you feeling run-down and unable to rally for another full day of family togetherness.
    Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Finally, Boxing Day is also recognized as a day to overindulge on Christmas leftovers.
    Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Bottomless mimosa brunches may draw restaurant customers, but the sparkling wine and orange juice cocktails come with an obvious downside: patrons who overindulge and get sick.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Poverty, illiteracy, exploitation by the wealthy, searching for identity and belonging, and overindulging in sweets are some of the major themes in Wonka.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Instead of motorcars and overindulged house pets, there are free-roaming donkeys that can be hopped on and off for local transport like rideshare bicycles, and lumbering, ancient turtles.
    Heller McAlpin, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2024
  • Those who regularly overindulge are more likely to feel anxious and depressed than those who drink moderately or not at all, so reaching for a beer isn't the best way to reduce your anxiety levels.
    Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 22 Mar. 2021
  • The piece details the months following the attack as well, becoming a testament to the boys’ resilience, Hockensmith tracing their road to recovery without overindulging in sentiment.
    Longreads, 17 Mar. 2023
  • The squad is industrious, modest and devoid of cosseted, overindulged superstars.
    Rory Smith, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Protein powders designed specifically to meet the needs of those on this diet provide a convenient way to hit daily protein goals without overindulging in carbohydrates.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2023
  • When the crush occurred, city officials either overtly or obliquely began propagating the notion that the revelers themselves must have been at fault, having overindulged in drink or drugs or otherwise ignored the obvious danger signs.
    TIME, 26 Oct. 2023
  • This approach allows individuals to assess their sensitivity and determine what dosage works best for them without overindulging.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023

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