as in to load
to fill or load to excess
try not to overload your backpack, or you could end up with back problems
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Recent Examples of overload
Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
That kind of overload hinders change and makes future efforts more challenging.
—Daniel Schmeltz, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Spradlin, who is also a member of Pastors for Texas Children, said the curriculum is overloaded with concepts that are too advanced for the grade levels where they’re presented.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
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Verb
For some dogs, especially herding breeds like Border collies, the day care setting can be a sensory overload.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
That kind of overload hinders change and makes future efforts more challenging.
—Daniel Schmeltz, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
In these cases, drinking excessive amounts can overload your system, causing swelling, shortness of breath or dangerous electrolyte imbalances.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Spradlin, who is also a member of Pastors for Texas Children, said the curriculum is overloaded with concepts that are too advanced for the grade levels where they’re presented.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overload
Verb
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There would be no replay of that 2022 failure, which featured the same inning (sixth), the same jam (bases loaded) and the same long walk (for John Schneider to pull Gausman).—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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During testing, Screambox titles loaded quickly.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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All of the turbine’s parts, among which its mooring cables, turbine gearboxes, and ballast control systems were reportedly designed and manufactured in China.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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The declaration leaves the teams and drivers with two options — wear the cooling vest or carry more ballast in their car.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Numerous studies indicate that physicians have increasingly become overburdened with non-clinical tasks that routinely pull them away from direct patient care; in fact, many hospital systems are facing record attrition due to these factors.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Rural fire districts are overburdened, underfunded State regulations appear to place the highest burden on the agencies with the lowest budgets.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In 2018, a federal court ruled that parts of Texas’ credit card surcharge ban violated the First Amendment.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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Transmission delivery charges are outside of the base rate, passed through to ratepayers as a separate surcharge on their monthly bill.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Soon after my son’s first introduction to stuffing himself with candy while wearing a costume in 80-degree Southern heat, my parents told us about a local trunk-or-treat.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Flagg finished the game with 10 points, six rebounds and three assists, showing his stat-stuffing potential while only playing the first half.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To fill the traditionally empty weeks after Labor Day, Disney rolled out aggressive deals, including an $89-per-day three-park ticket that excludes Magic Kingdom, 50% off children's tickets and the return of free dining for certain dates and packages, according to multiple Disney blogs.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Once defined by school bus-sized behemoths, the class has evolved to include vehicles that combine plush comfort, forward-thinking tech, and top-notch performance into a single convenient package.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The individual permit, which requires a $25 fee per shipment, is valid for a range of dates authorized once issued.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to Pentagon officials, four men aboard the boat were killed, and a significant shipment of narcotics was prevented from reaching the United States.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The material uses Variocut technology to create deliberate variations in fiber length within the bale—producing a textured, natural look on the final product.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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In either case, make sure the bales are made from weed-free straw, not hay.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Overload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overload. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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