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
Sheridan blamed the settlement for overburdening the department.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overburdening
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Wash linen sheets gently in cold or lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and avoid overloading the washer.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile rich gruyere gives the dish plenty of flavor without overloading it with cheese.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Rays had a prime chance to at least get even in the sixth, getting two on with one out and loading the bases with two, but failed to score.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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The Diamondbacks had a chance to get back in the game in the seventh, loading the bases with two down.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Some fails stem from people overfilling the molds.—
Lisa Gutierrez
April 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 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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In two cases, the DMV fined them a total of $5,000 for overcharging people to get their vehicles after a tow and ordered Lombard to return more than $1,000 to the vehicle owners.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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In two cases, the DMV fined them a total of $5,000 for overcharging people to get their vehicles after a tow and ordered Lombard to return more than $1,000 to the vehicle owners.—
Ginny Monk,
ProPublica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Accessing federal funds creates the opportunity for safety and modernization without burdening local taxpayers, according to Friedman.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 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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“Overburdening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overburdening. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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