How to Use overmix in a Sentence

overmix

verb
  • Do not overmix; some streaks of flour are fine.
    — CBS News, 24 May 2026
  • Do not overmix; some streaks of flour are fine.
    — Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • Small lumps will be present, don’t overmix or try to stir them smooth.
    — Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Don't overmix the dough once the flour is added; this can lead to tough cookies.
    — Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Don't overmix the meat mixture.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Don't overmix the meat mixture.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • But in order to keep them moist and fluffy, make sure to not overmix the batter.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Make a well in the center of flour mixture and stir in milk mixture; do not overmix batter.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Do not overmix, or the frosting can separate.
    — CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
  • Using a butter knife or thin metal spatula, gently swirl batters to marble (do not overmix).
    — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Add poppy seeds and continue to mix on low until incorporated but still crumbly, about 1 minute (do not overmix the dough).
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Add poppy seeds and continue to mix on low until incorporated but still crumbly, about 1 minute (do not overmix the dough).
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, being careful not to overmix.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • Stop the mixer, add in the flours and baking soda and start mixer on low, and only incorporate the flours, being careful not to overmix.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
  • Take care not to overmix; keeping some larger pieces of tuna in the mix ensures a more satisfying texture, rather than something closer to tuna salad (delicious, just not the goal here).
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 May 2026

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