- present participle of overeat.
overeating
Example Sentences
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Although overeating might seem like a problem that begins in the stomach, appetite is largely regulated by the brain.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
When you eat more vegetables “you increase your fiber, you feel full longer, and that helps mitigate the overeating from when you rely on ultraprocessed foods,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
According to the researchers, overeating itself may not be the main problem.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 5, 2026
Together, many experts argue, these factors create constant cues and pressures toward overeating and inactivity, meaning even highly motivated individuals struggle to maintain a healthy weight.
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2026
She wants me to see what has become of her, since her days of sloth and overeating and-failure.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
