overpay

verb

over·pay ˌō-vər-ˈpā

overpaid ˌō-vər-ˈpād

; overpaying

: to pay too much to someone or for something

… the debate over whether organic foods are a smart choice for healthier living or a marketing tool that gulls people into overpaying.—

Kenneth Chang

It took my husband and me an hour with a representative to figure out we were overpaying for insurance and unlimited data plans.—

Tanisha A. Sykes

Be careful not to overpay state taxes.—

Carl T. Hall

We are not overpaying people; we are paying people what the market demands.—

Renee Glover

overpaid adjective

… fuels the negative stereotype of the overpaid underworked bureaucrat. —

Joann S. Lublin

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Tax professionals can upload documents to its platform and receive tailored advice for specific client situations, enabling them to identify eligible deductions, avoid overpaying and remain compliant. —

Ryan Lawler, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025 There are many examples of the city overpaying for things such as garbage cans, lifeguard stands and pier repair. —

Philip Bradley, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025 There’s always a chance that teams who missed out on their primary trade targets could get desperate and be willing to overpay for Johnson. —

C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025 Curry has been understanding of Mike Dunleavy and the Warriors front office’s unwillingness to overpay. —

Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for overpay