How to Use overstimulate in a Sentence

overstimulate

verb
  • But modern life overstimulates dopamine through our vices such as junk food, phone apps, video games and drugs.
    — Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
  • For some of them, doggy day cares were overstimulating or a poor fit.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2025
  • To anyone but Dyson, her home can overstimulate a clothing lover.
    — Grace Hollars, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, the shorts didn’t dig into my thighs or feel overstimulating either.
    — Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Due to the muted nature of this take on pink, the room won't look too busy or overstimulating, even with fun accents.
    — Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
  • And we also get overstimulated by kids.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
  • If your child is tired or overstimulated, an early exit beats pushing through a rough ending.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
  • And overstimulating leaves too many dollars chasing after too few goods.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The flowy fit of the top prevents you from becoming overstimulated on a humid day by clingy fabric.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
  • Pick these up to woo the guests of your next dinner party, or just to woo yourself when the overhead light becomes too overstimulating.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026
  • Sauces High-fat gravies made from pan drippings can overstimulate the gut and worsen symptoms, Moole said.
    — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
  • For example, what feels energetic in a living room can feel overstimulating in a space that's meant for rest.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Great in the overstimulating environs of a Best Buy.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
  • If the current conversation is overstimulating you, step into the kitchen to refill your drink.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Diving down the rabbit hole can be exciting, but overstimulating.
    — Usa Today, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
  • With the changemaker planet here, the mind wants freedom, which can feel exciting, chaotic and overstimulating all at the same time.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
  • The bookstore also has a regular quiet hour so people who get overstimulated can come and shop comfortably.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
  • No matter how comfortable your pants, shirt, or shoes are, a bra that digs or pokes can transform any outfit into an overstimulating disaster.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
  • Read on to learn what our experts say, including the best sensory-friendly design tips and techniques to create walls that won't overstimulate you.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Heckart declined because her son is autistic and gets overstimulated in congregate shelters.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
  • While some parents have found certain shows too overstimulating, others are bothered by content that's too loud, too busy, or simply annoying.
    — Parents, 16 June 2026
  • While some parents have found certain shows too overstimulating, others are bothered by content that's too loud, too busy, or simply annoying.
    — ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Jan. 2026
  • As our overstimulating world speeds up, Jarmusch’s already-mellow films are just getting softer and quieter.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2025
  • People with it can get overstimulated easily and sometimes struggle to control their emotions.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Zippy songs can increase mental strain, cause distraction, overstimulate and lead to risky driving behavior.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
  • This means, after the mental static and overstimulating astrology of recent days, this earthy moon transit serves as a reminder to take a step back and move at our own pace.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
  • How visual clutter quietly overstimulates the brain Visual noise adds up faster than most people realize.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
  • Even though people are overstimulated by doomscrolling, this wiring has become a leadership advantage.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • He was being put through training recently to test his ability to stay calm under pressure as Douglas tried to overstimulate his senses.
    — Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Tippy explains that stress becomes toxic when we are consistently overstimulated by situations or fail to respond to stress in healthy ways.
    — Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025

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