as in to overload
to fill or load to excess
it is important that you bring on the hike plenty of food and water, but don't overburden your pack with unnecessary gear
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Recent Examples of overburden
That includes a legal and regulatory framework that does not overburden business.
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Scott Cohn, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Harris illustrates through many examples in his book that the gap between federal expectations and state action has left 1890 HBCUs underfunded and overburdened for decades.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere NO: Increasing density isn’t the solution and could cause unintended consequences, such as overburdening infrastructure, eroding property values and diminishing community character.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
Some buyers intentionally overburden founders in earnouts, attaching strings to your compensation and making post-sale life miserable.
—David Berkal, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Scott Cohn, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Harris illustrates through many examples in his book that the gap between federal expectations and state action has left 1890 HBCUs underfunded and overburdened for decades.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere NO: Increasing density isn’t the solution and could cause unintended consequences, such as overburdening infrastructure, eroding property values and diminishing community character.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
Some buyers intentionally overburden founders in earnouts, attaching strings to your compensation and making post-sale life miserable.
—David Berkal, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for overburden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overburden
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Golden Hill, which did not score for the first nine innings of the tournament, loaded the bases again off Alpine starter Max Turner before Jake Morris earned another walk to plate Yun with a third run for a 3-0 lead.—
Dennis Pope,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Then, the sandwich is loaded up with lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese, bacon, and your preferred filet.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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But under Intel’s umbrella, it’s been burdened by cost overruns, leadership churn, and unclear strategic direction.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For people who can afford to retire, and aren’t burdened by serious health issues, rebuilding a routine is usually the toughest challenge retirement offers.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Overburden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overburden. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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