Definition of overchargenext
1
as in to gouge
to charge (someone) too much for goods or services I think that store may have overcharged us for the shoes, which were supposed to be on sale

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2
as in to load
to fill or load to excess overcharged his thesis with long, fancy words

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Recent Examples of overcharge
Verb
Pinder’s attorney, Justin Beckham, previously told the Herald that his client was ‘grossly overcharged,’ without providing any more information. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 During the dispute, Fubo accused NBCUniversal of overcharging it for Versant channels. Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Noun
These have also undergone safety validation through abuse tests, which include nail penetration, overcharge, and external short-circuit testing. Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 Eventually, the utility was required to refund its customers an overcharge. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overcharge
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Verb
  • The shrapnel tore through the metal surrounding the engine, shattering the window at row 11, leaving a dent in the plane near row 8 and puncturing the body below the wing, as well as gouging and denting the tail, the NTSB said.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Also, refrain from pressure washing aggressively, as this can gouge the wood.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • The crude that Tehran is able to load on tankers probably doesn't make it past the blockade, Smith added.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In the third inning, the Royals left the bases loaded as Jac Caglianone and Salvador Perez struck out in a clutch situation.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Romania's position along the Danube puts it on the frontline of Russia's nightly strikes on Ukraine, thus forcing NATO warplanes into the air at an increasing rate.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • On top of that, PNC tends to offer lower-than-average mortgage rates.
    Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Several clubs have been stung by excessive ventures into external markets in recent years, most notably Tottenham in Italy and Manchester United’s mistakes in the Dutch league under Erik ten Hag.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Battered fish and salt-and-vinegar-seasoned chips have been a staple for hundreds of years, best paired with stinging seaside winds and spray.
    Will Barker, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Dollywood website became overloaded Tuesday after word spread of her death and was inaccessible for more than two hours.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • While most healthy adults can tolerate moderately high protein intake, overloading on protein could create health problems, such as kidney damage and digestive issues.
    Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The White House had previously angered US ranchers by quadrupling low-tariff imports of Argentine beef to cool prices.
    Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The new tariffs were imposed under presidential authority granted by Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which has never been deployed before.
    Steve Kopack, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Massachusetts law requires utility companies to collect an energy efficiency surcharge on all Massachusetts energy consumers.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Domestic flights will also get surcharged.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The former Florida Gator will help the Panthers get through training camp and through their next three preseason games without overburdening backup Kenny Pickett and starter Bryce Young.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Fuel supply risks Adding nuclear battleships to the US defense load directly risks the AUKUS partnership by overburdening key industrial assets.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

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“Overcharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcharge. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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