overcharges 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of overcharge
1
as in surcharges
to charge (someone) too much for goods or services I think that store may have overcharged us for the shoes, which were supposed to be on sale

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2
as in loads
to fill or load to excess overcharged his thesis with long, fancy words

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overcharges

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noun

plural of overcharge

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Verb
  • AIAssistWorks loads into common apps like Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Alexandra Shapiro and Brian Steel are in the cafeteria having a chat as the latter loads up on valuable potassium via a morning banana.
    NBC News, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Research also found that even vehicles with the upgrade still showed higher theft or vandalism claim rates compared to many other brands, because thieves may attempt break-ins even if full theft isn’t successful, according to IIHS Crash Testing.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
  • New Jerseyans’ electricity rates rose roughly 20% at the start of June as a result of price-setting capacity auctions—the market where power producers are paid to guarantee future supply.
    Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Even though the defeat stings, all the Hurricanes’ goals are still there for the taking.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
  • But for Hovland, the lingering frustration of missing Sunday singles and watching Harris English sit out for no fault of his own still stings.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In 2017, he was recalled after backing the $5 billion yearly gas tax that still gouges at the pump.
    John Seiler, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In August, Walmart saw solid gains on both its top and bottom lines, demonstrating the giant retailer’s ability to manage through the scourge of tariffs and navigate the uncertain economy.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Experts believe beef prices will remain elevated for the foreseeable future, given the lengthy process of replenishing herds and high tariffs on key exporting nations such as Brazil.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The deepest discounts at Way Day are from beloved brands like Shark, Dyson, and Bissell.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • These organizations negotiate member-only discounts and perks by leveraging their collective buying power.
    Essence, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The company reported that the Nashville Snooki Shop leads all four locations in daily sales, content engagement and foot traffic.
    Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Just in time for holiday shopping, Wayfair brought back its biggest sales event for three days only.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The $85 million settlement fund will be distributed to qualified class members after deductions for fees, expenses and taxes.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
  • His spell also saw two points deductions for separate financial breaches and rumours of financial implosion prior to The Friedkin Group’s takeover last December.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Overcharges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcharges. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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