overreact

Example Sentences

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"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

“I think if you just keep that big picture in mind, try not to overreact to the near term if you have a long-term outlook.”

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“The fact that investors overreact to every piece of news without questioning feasibility adds another layer of difficulty when navigating markets,” Swissquote’s Ipek Ozkardeskaya said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 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