as in to overuse
to use so much as to make less appealing
seeking to capitalize on its only breakout hit, the network fatally overexposed the game show by scheduling it every night of the week
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Recent Examples of overexpose
Waddell wants to be careful not to overexpose the Blue Jackets’ young players, and slotting Monahan in the No. 1 spot would slide second-year pro Adam Fantilli into a second-line role while Cole Sillinger, already heading into his fourth season, can thrive as a third-line checker.
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Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 1 July 2024
The fastball was in turn overexposed and succumbed to a .350 batting average from opponents.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
Stars are generally not so available, but Powell isn’t afraid of being overexposed.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 July 2024
For example, if a background firework causes a few seconds of the shot to be overexposed, Clean Machine will ensure the color and lighting are still consistent throughout the video when the flash itself is removed.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024
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Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 1 July 2024
The fastball was in turn overexposed and succumbed to a .350 batting average from opponents.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
Stars are generally not so available, but Powell isn’t afraid of being overexposed.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 July 2024
For example, if a background firework causes a few seconds of the shot to be overexposed, Clean Machine will ensure the color and lighting are still consistent throughout the video when the flash itself is removed.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overexpose
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However, some companies will overuse AI, which will inevitably result in the destruction of trust for them, and ultimately, business failure.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Before adding another one, remember that overusing them can cause health and skin problems in the long term.Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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His versions were full-blooded, with lush strings and reasonably large orchestras — and, purists alleged — vulgarizing distortions.BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Oct. 2019
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Ever since his rise to power, Trump has served as a vulgarizing agent.Leon Neyfakh, Slate Magazine, 2 June 2017
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Midnight Kiss Rooted in European traditions and popularized in the United States, sharing a kiss when the clock strikes twelve is said to bring good luck in the upcoming year.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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The holiday decoration staple, which is ubiquitous this time of year, has royal roots that many may not know about — Queen Victoria helped popularize the Christmas tree during her reign.Marina Watts, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Troy School District board president Karl Schmidt, who wrote letters with comments seen as stereotyping Asian people that were uncovered this year, was among those who lost, coming in sixth place among seven candidates.Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2024
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Thatcher and East, both of whom used to be associated with the Mormon Church, avoid stereotyping either their characters or their religion.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Don’t overdo it — don’t go back to the gym too soon.Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Treat snow blowing like a workout: Take regular breaks and avoid overdoing it.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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With its high cost of living, political tensions and often exhausting hustle culture, there are numerous reasons Americans seek a different lifestyle in another country.Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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Tempers flared at times while senators also added levity at times to the exhausting exercise.Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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Fires charred their bark, droughts forced them to ration water, and invasive beetles — some brought to Southern California via firewood — bored into them.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Known for their intelligence and trainability, vizslas require ample exercise and mental stimulation to thrive, and tend to display destructive habits if bored at home.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Overexpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexpose. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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