Synonyms for overshoot
ˌoʊ vərˈʃutover·shoot

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1. overshoot, wave-off, go-aroundverb

   an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt

   Synonyms:
   wave-off, go-around

   Antonyms:
   undershoot

2. overshootverb

   shoot beyond or over (a target)

   Antonyms:
   undershoot

3. overshootverb

   aim too high

   "The plan overshoots its aim"

   Antonyms:
   undershoot

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1. • Aim
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1. List of paraphrases for "overshoot":

   exceedance, overrun, overtaking, overexpenditure, exceedence

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1. Dan Ivascyn:

   We believe that corporate credit is fundamentally weak and could overshoot to the downside if the economy deteriorates.

2. Michael Terman:

   Since the inner clock relies on sunlight to stay in sync, winter sunrise is later and winter nights are longer, melatonin can overshoot into the day, causing grogginess or 'brain fog,' for several hours.

3. Nick Karras:

   I definitely recommend smoking or vaping as you're learning how to use cannabis, because you can overshoot with edibles and have an uncomfortable experience.

4. Ryan Sweet:

   This will fan Fed concerns that inflation will overshoot the central bank's 2 percent objective by more than policymakers are willing to stomach, the Fed could be crossing its fingers that the supply side of the economy responds, helping slow or halt the unemployment rate's decline.

5. Tom Browne:

   The greatest men sometimes overshoot themselves, but then their very mistakes are so many lessons of instruction.