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overreach

[oh-ver-reech] / ˌoʊ vərˈritʃ /
VERB
exceed
Synonyms




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Buying a house, in particular, is an overreach.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Huckabee called that episode an "unfortunate overreach already having major repercussions around the world".

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Supporters of Thomas defended the remarks as part of a broader critique of government overreach, suggesting he was drawing philosophical parallels rather than asserting a direct causal relationship.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

It also, though, showed a simple possible way to rein in the president’s ability to overreach in his war-making power.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

And he was also biding his time, waiting for Archie to overreach himself, to make a mistake.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier