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 Such a structure ensures that benefits are targeted where they are most needed without overburdening the government’s budget. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2026 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 The concept has overwhelmingly blurred the lines between professional and personal hours for physicians, overburdening an already tenuous workforce. — Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Sheridan blamed the settlement for overburdening the department. — Rafael Carranza, ProPublica, 26 Mar. 2026 Security concerns and overburdening the area also contributed to the Rose Bowl’s limited schedule. — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026 Those factors make the drone ideal for swarming and overburdening aerial defenses, with each drone intercepted also representing a more valuable defense asset expended. — Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026 With a relatively small squad to pick from, Slot has tried to rotate where possible to avoid overburdening anyone but the pool of available talent is limited. — James Pearce, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overburdening
Verb
  • These demands are not likely to ease as football becomes more obsessed with physicality, so, from an Arsenal perspective, the importance of not overloading their right-backs only heightens.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The economic slowdown, combined with unemployment hitting a four-year high, has in recent months sparked a resurgence of anti-migrant rhetoric and vigilante violence targeting Africans who were accused of taking jobs and overloading public services.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But teachable moments for everyone, including the coaching staff, are loading.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Early deployments are not focused on robots that can perform household tasks such as loading a dishwasher or climbing stairs.
    — Artem Sokolov, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • On the other hand, overfilling the drum can strain the motor and reduce cleaning efficiency.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026
  • Some fails stem from people overfilling the molds.
    — Lisa Gutierrez April 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • During the dispute, Fubo accused NBCUniversal of overcharging it for Versant channels.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • Its staff then goes over the data on health care costs and utilization to determine what rates will allow the companies’ insurance plans to remain stable without overcharging.
    — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 13 July 2026
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  • The policy could have affected legally present immigrants, Temporary Protected Status holders and DACA recipients, while burdening underfunded agencies and deterring families from seeking help.
    — Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Under the law, the state must prove a compelling interest for burdening a person's religion and that its solution is the least restrictive way of furthering that interest.
    — Cate Charron, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Overburdening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overburdening. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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