overprocess
verb
over·pro·cess
ˌō-vər-ˈprä-ˌses 
-ˈprō-,
-səs
overprocessed; overprocessing
: to process (something) too much
This reaction to overprocessed [=overproduced] music began with the lo-fi movement of employing analog recording and rawer production.—
Michelle Mills
Michelle Mills
especially
: to subject (something) to treatment or handling too often or for too long
As with a relaxer, avoid overprocessing the hair. Apply the dye to your roots only. —Tasha Turner
Tasha Turner The major drawback to using a food processor is that you get a very uneven cut of meat and it is very easy to overprocess meat. —Susan Mahnke Perry
Susan Mahnke Perry Overprocessed, overpackaged foods just can't be considered that green, even when they're vegan. —Siel Ju
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Be careful not to overprocess the stuffing; it should not be pureed.
—Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2022
In the bowl of a food processor, place the salmon, ginger and scallions, and pulse just until the ingredients are chopped; do not overprocess.
—Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022
Do not overprocess as the almonds will release oils and start to clump.
—Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021
Pulse in tempeh and rice but do not overprocess.
—Beth Segal, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2020
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Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2022
In the bowl of a food processor, place the salmon, ginger and scallions, and pulse just until the ingredients are chopped; do not overprocess.
—Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022
Do not overprocess as the almonds will release oils and start to clump.
—Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021
Pulse in tempeh and rice but do not overprocess.
—Beth Segal, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2020
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“Overprocess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overprocess. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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