as in extortion
the exaction of a grossly excessive charge for goods or services
stores that were prosecuted for overcharging during and after the hurricane
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as in gouging
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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as in overloading
to fill or load to excess
overcharged his thesis with long, fancy words
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Recent Examples of overcharging
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Jeevarajan’s team also subjected batteries to overcharging and to electrical shorts.
—Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Nov. 2025
But in January, Axon CEO and billionaire cofounder Rick Smith killed their deal, accusing Flock of overcharging and trying to lock customers into its products.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
These maintain the battery with no chance of overcharging.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
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
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
California is the biggest target after the state self-reported overcharging the federal government for health care services delivered to immigrants without legal status, determined to be at least $500 million, spurring the threat of a lawsuit.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
California is the biggest target after the state self-reported overcharging the federal government for health care services delivered to immigrants without legal status, determined to be at least $500 million, spurring the threat of a lawsuit.
—Angela Hart, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The owners are accused of overcharging in categories such as crematory fees, refrigeration fees, sales tax and several others.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Florida officials are accusing two publishers of systematically overcharging some school districts for textbooks, including more than $279,000 billed to Osceola County schools.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
While that’s substantial, even a much larger overcharging estimate on the part of PBMs would be a far cry from the $38 trillion national debt.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Jeevarajan’s team also subjected batteries to overcharging and to electrical shorts.
—Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Nov. 2025
But in January, Axon CEO and billionaire cofounder Rick Smith killed their deal, accusing Flock of overcharging and trying to lock customers into its products.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
The health insurer accused Nutex Health, in letters to the Idaho Department of Insurance and the federal government, of routinely overcharging the insurer for treatment at its Post Falls hospital and misusing the federal process designed to help providers and insurers settle out-of-network claims.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
These maintain the battery with no chance of overcharging.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
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
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
California is the biggest target after the state self-reported overcharging the federal government for health care services delivered to immigrants without legal status, determined to be at least $500 million, spurring the threat of a lawsuit.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
California is the biggest target after the state self-reported overcharging the federal government for health care services delivered to immigrants without legal status, determined to be at least $500 million, spurring the threat of a lawsuit.
—Angela Hart, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The owners are accused of overcharging in categories such as crematory fees, refrigeration fees, sales tax and several others.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Florida officials are accusing two publishers of systematically overcharging some school districts for textbooks, including more than $279,000 billed to Osceola County schools.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcharging
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The Richards Bay Minerals’ Zulti South project has been halted for six years because of violent unrest including protests and extortion attempts, but the mining giant said relations with the local community and the security situation had now improved.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The 22-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury came after a yearslong federal investigation and alleged Madigan participated in an array of bribery and extortion schemes from 2011 to 2019 aimed at using the power of his office for personal gain.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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However, the number of rent-gouging complaints received by the county continues to increase.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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As much as $49 million in rent may have been illegally collected, with 42% of price-gouging listings concentrated in areas where fire victims relocated.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Regular, moderate movement improves circulation and waste elimination without overloading the system.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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Her layered drum programming is intricate and well-defined, never overloading or crowding out any particular sound.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That cheating is rampant in our elections.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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Not every young person feels this type of cheating is wrong.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, signed a broad cooperation pact in January last year as their countries deepened their partnership in the face of stinging Western sanctions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Exposure to it causes burning and stinging in the eyes, blurred vision, and wheezing, coughing, and breathing difficulties.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Three successive Gators singled to start the inning, loading the bases with no outs.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Dallas is fortunate to have Lian Bichsel back in the lineup for the first time since November, but Nill may want to add another top-four defenseman at the deadline, loading up before a deep playoff run.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Robert Clifton, who was engaged in multiple civil lawsuits for allegedly defrauding investors of real estate projects, is currently in federal custody.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
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AllHere’s founder was arrested and accused of defrauding investors of nearly $10 million by inflating her company’s revenue and customer numbers.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 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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“Overcharging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcharging. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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