overreact

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

He missed a chunk of last season treating a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and the Spurs didn’t overreact.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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

"Our position for the moment is not to overreact," said Forissier's office.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

One must never overreact to the spoils of one’s windfall.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman