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.
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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
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
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But overloading the dishwasher can result in dirty dishes that need to be put through a second cycle to get clean, and dishes that are crammed in may become damaged.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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In this example, from the 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Sunday, Wilson and Robinson are overloading Conor Bradley on Fulham’s left.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The container is insulated and protected from weather and palletized for easy transport using a forklift for loading onto vehicles or aircraft.—
Gidget Fuentes,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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There might also be loading instructions in the machine’s manual.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 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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Grill them about the perils of overfilling the spool.—
The Editors,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Best Care was previously accused in civil court of fraudulently billing or overcharging the federal government for healthcare services that were never actually performed.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Jan. 2026
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Last year, McDonald's sparked outrage after customers began sharing their experiences of being charged nearly $20 for a single Big Mac meal combo - which many accusing the fast-food brand, typically associated with affordable food, of overcharging.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Nov. 2025
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Most fine-dining restaurants have not received many complaints about burdening costs, according to the NYT, though that doesn’t stop them from worrying about feedback.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Dec. 2025
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Stinett said the shelter spreads the need for medical care among the partner vets to avoid burdening just one or two hospitals.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Overburdening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overburdening. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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