How to Use overeat in a Sentence

overeat

verb
  • When I'm tired or stressed, I tend to overeat.
  • Many of these adults overeat in order to cope with their stress.
    — Halley Bondy, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2020
  • All in all, an ideal movie snack with enough kick to prevent you from overeating.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Donuts and sugary coffee drinks Donuts are soft, sweet, and easy to overeat.
    — Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Many people mistake thirst for hunger, prompting them to overeat which can lead to weight gain.
    — Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 20 Aug. 2020
  • Research shows that this approach can also lead to overeating, too.
    — Sally Kuzemchak, Parents, 7 Mar. 2026
  • When the scarcity mindset drops, so does the need to overeat out of fear of never having it again.
    — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 23 Jan. 2021
  • To avoid overeating at a party, don’t stand around the food table while talking with friends.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Ludwig says many breakfast skippers end up overeating at night.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
  • Chips and Snacks Snacks like chips and pretzels are low in calories but easy to overeat.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Chips and Snacks Snacks like chips and pretzels are low in calories but easy to overeat.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
  • If the same is true for people, the finding could help explain our tendency to overeat.
    — Kelly Servick, Science | AAAS, 27 June 2019
  • Chips and Snack Foods Snacks like chips and pretzels are low in calories but easy to overeat.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Jan. 2025
  • The trick is to resolve those issues and adopt strategies to avoid overeating on the regular.
    — Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2019
  • Anderson tends to overeat and shy away from people during the coldest months of winter.
    — Kelsie Sandoval, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2020
  • Kids who don’t know when their next eating opportunity will be more likely to overeat.
    — Ashleigh Spitza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2018
  • Drinking enough water can help boost your concentration as well as keep you from overeating.
    — Alvaro Montano, Houston Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2018
  • Undereating leads to overeating, and overeating leads to weight gain.
    — Philly.com, 12 Dec. 2017
  • Have a small high-protein snack before eating out to prevent overeating at mealtime.
    — Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Frequent meals may be a better fit for those who feel overly hungry between meals or tend to overeat later in the day.
    — Caitlin Beale, Health, 19 May 2026
  • Some mothers start overeating to cope with stress, while others lose their appetite entirely.
    — Christin Perry, Parents, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Surely there must be more at play than just overeating high-fat and high-sugar sludge and avoiding exercise at all costs.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 22 Mar. 2018
  • Take deep breaths, chew slowly, and eat mindfully to aid digestion and avoid overeating.
    — Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Avoid skipping meals, which can slow your metabolism and lead to overeating later.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
  • When not overeating, guests can head to Level 61 for some spa downtime and gym uptime.
    — Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Gomer adds that its lower fiber and protein counts won’t fill you up as much as other fish sandwich choices—and that might tempt you to overeat.
    — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 13 Feb. 2023
  • So poor sleep patterns can lead to overeating and eventual obesity.
    — chicagotribune.com, 16 Jan. 2018
  • In contrast, some people may overeat unhealthy foods during a nervous breakdown.
    — Rosie McCall, Health, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Foods like these, rich in both macronutrients, send strong signals to your brain’s reward system, priming you to overeat.
    — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 20 June 2018
  • Eating every 3 hours will help to keep your child’s blood sugar steady and also decrease overeating at meal times.
    — Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026

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