overfill
verb
over·fill
ˌō-vər-ˈfil 
overfilled; overfilling; overfills
: to fill to overflowing
: to become full to overflowing
Examples of overfill in a Sentence
He overfilled the pail and the water spilled out.
overfilled the wheelbarrow with bricks until finally no one could push it
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When overfilled, food particles can be transferred from one dish to another while running.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Just make sure not to overfill, so those peaches stay sealed in.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
In fact you’re actively encouraged not to overfill your days.
—Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026
Is there some sort of algorithm at play here where if the truck is on half-full, someone will overfill the truck and U-Haul will get some sort of financial advantage?
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Just make sure not to overfill, so those peaches stay sealed in.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
In fact you’re actively encouraged not to overfill your days.
—Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026
Is there some sort of algorithm at play here where if the truck is on half-full, someone will overfill the truck and U-Haul will get some sort of financial advantage?
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for overfill
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“Overfill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overfill. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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overfill
verb
over·fill
ˌō-vər-ˈfil
: to fill to overflowing
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