overreact

Example Sentences

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“But we’re not going to overreact to the whipsawing of markets up, markets down based on what’s happening on a day-to-day basis from the conflict.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Nutrition experts commenting on the research have also urged people not to overreact.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

"I did overreact, yes, in the way I reacted. It could have been different but I ended up losing my head," added Neymar.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“I think panic is the wrong word, but I didn’t overreact on Thursday …” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The problem with Gina, and maybe all mothers—she could overreact, but she could also be right.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti