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
Security concerns and overburdening the area also contributed to the Rose Bowl’s limited schedule.
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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
Republicans, who hold a super-minority in the Legislature and have long raised concerns about taxes and regulations overburdening California businesses, will likely oppose any tax bills.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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
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
Republicans, who hold a super-minority in the Legislature and have long raised concerns about taxes and regulations overburdening California businesses, will likely oppose any tax bills.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overburdening
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Minimalist two-tone shoes help balance the trouser silhouette without overloading the look.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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Use simple, clear explanations and focus on the ‘who, what, when, where, and why’ to provide structure without overloading.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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Earlier, officers were seen loading several people into a vehicle along the same stretch of street.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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On Wednesday, a jury in California determined that Meta and YouTube were responsible for loading their social media platforms with addictive features that harmed the mental health of a minor.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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To reduce ice crystal formation and freezer burn, use airtight packaging and avoid overfilling the freezer so air can circulate properly.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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As for the after-show, the highlight (other than Jawan overfilling his champagne glass) had to be Jeff listing all the idols and advantages that were played incorrectly or unnecessarily.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Dec. 2025
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These panels feed electricity to a charge controller, which manages how the battery is charged to prevent overcharging.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Twenty-five of the states that are part of the DOJ suit are also seeking damages from Live Nation, alleging that Ticketmaster has been overcharging fans.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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There is room for reasonable discussion about how to implement verification without burdening eligible voters.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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And year after year, NYU has routinely been ranked with the dubious distinction of burdening its graduates with more debt than any other university in the United States.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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