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
Steve Arentz, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
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
Still to come are electric buses, a new visitor center, and standardized pricing for horse and camel rides to eliminate the overcharging that can occur at some Egyptian sites.
—Nada El Sawy, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2023
Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
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
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
Noun
Because this was an intentional policy maneuver, rather than an accounting or process problem, and there is no guarantee that the federal government will reimburse this large amount of funds, this overcharging and accrual of unpaid federal funds has been flagged by DLS as a legislative issue.
—Steve Arentz, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
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
Still to come are electric buses, a new visitor center, and standardized pricing for horse and camel rides to eliminate the overcharging that can occur at some Egyptian sites.
—Nada El Sawy, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2023
Verb
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcharging
Noun
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Homicides have doubled and cases of extortion have increased fivefold this decade, according to official data.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2026
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Homicides have doubled and cases of extortion have increased fivefold this decade, according to official data.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The session culminated in two new price-gouging laws.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gillett contended the utilities were gouging the public.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even if the food is technically disposal-safe, overloading your unit can cause it to jam.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Avoid overloading the disposal and only grind small food scraps to prevent clogs and motor strain.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Time and again, the panel of experts invited to provide testimony said voter fraud is exceedingly rare and that there is no evidence of widespread cheating.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Though outright cheating does not go unpunished, contestants are often rewarded for finding loopholes in the rules and exploiting them.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With a stinging defeat in the rearview mirror, Charles Lee knows the task at hand for the Charlotte Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2026
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With their long stinging tentacles, these big siphonophores do seem like the most likely suspects.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Below in the courtyard where the big choppers had been loading, the headlights from the cars and trucks surrounding the parking lot were still on to light the way for the choppers.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Wills said focusing on ships directly loading from or headed to Iranian ports would be more straightforward than a broader effort targeting vessels that may have paid transit tolls.—
Steve Beynon,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He was sentenced in June 2022 to 48 months in prison for identity theft and defrauding a former client and ordered to pay Clifford $148,000 in restitution.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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One person was arrested in Idaho and another in LA for allegedly defrauding a West Coast labor union’s health care plans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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