- present participle of overreach.
overreaching
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It hardly seems as though there is room for any kind of overreaching music director.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Credit Suisse fired Barofsky in 2022 for overreaching on his mandate, and he was rehired by UBS after it took over in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
That makes it important for investors to distinguish between companies capable of handling the cycle and those overreaching.
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
But at other times, Leslie seems to be overreaching in his quest to ascribe something greater to their relationship, a friendship that was cruelly and tragically cut short.
From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2025
Lawrence had built his career by overreaching and then making good on his promises.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
