overburdening

present participle of overburden
as in overloading
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 overburdening Many surrounding communities have successfully implemented similar programs, leading to more diverse housing options without overburdening taxpayers. Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025 Conversely, an organized return and reintegration process could allow Syria to achieve lasting economic and political stability without overburdening the state’s institutions, Syrian civil society, or aid agencies. Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2025 All are overworked, because of a long history of overburdening and underpaying a workforce that is mostly seasonal. Jay Balagna, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025 This highlights the importance of not overburdening new relationships with unrealistic expectations, as natural fluctuations in satisfaction are part of the process, and allowing things to unfold organically can lead to healthier emotional outcomes. Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025 Without spoiling where the Grace story is going, the new episodes acknowledge what happened without overburdening our hero or his friends with her actions, and then move onto other things as quickly as possible. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024 Those opposed are concerned about overburdening taxpayers in Cuyahoga County. Sam Allard, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overburdening
Verb
  • Build flexible routing rules that let behavior, cost, and risk guide the payment path without overloading operations teams.
    Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Instead of overloading the calendar, Adam teaches leaders to harness their natural energy rhythms, the peaks and valleys that drive focus and motivation.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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  • Instead of segregating different regions behind loading screens as with previous games, now your environment is a single seamless setting that feels more connected than ever.
    Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • With Xavier Edwards and Agustin Ramirez on, Otto Lopez reached on a fielder’s choice, loading the bases with two out.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • Florida officials are accusing two publishers of systematically overcharging some school districts for textbooks, including more than $279,000 billed to Osceola County schools.
    Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Walmart has agreed to pay millions to settle a consumer protection lawsuit that alleges the company has been overcharging its customers.
    Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
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  • Locking up necessities has backfired in almost every way, annoying customers and burdening employees, yet Cornell stood by the decision and claimed on an earnings call that customers were actually grateful for the inconvenience.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Green’s express goal is to avoid burdening users with ads.
    Esme Fox, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025

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“Overburdening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overburdening. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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