overfill

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈfil How to pronounce overfill (audio)
Definition of overfillnext
1
as in to overload
to fill or load to excess overfilled the wheelbarrow with bricks until finally no one could push it

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2
as in to spill
to flow over the brim or top of water overfilled the tub and poured onto the floor

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Recent Examples of overfill If your model uses a bag, make sure it is not overfilled. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 When overfilled, food particles can be transferred from one dish to another while running. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 Over time, unused clothes cause the space to become overfilled and a chaotic wreck. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 28 May 2026 In fact you’re actively encouraged not to overfill your days. — Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for overfill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overfill
  1. overload
  2. spill
  3. load
  4. overflow
  5. overburden
  6. flood
  7. overcharge
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  • That misconceived rogue-robot sequel to the campy 2022 treat diluted the original’s cheeky horror comedy by overloading on messy espionage elements.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Even leave-in masks, which are designed for daily use, should be applied according to your hair’s needs; overloading can leave strands greasy or limp.
    — Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of overload
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  • Seal granite to enhance stain resistance, blot spills immediately, and use coasters, trivets, and mats to prevent damage.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Views spill over Lake Pleasant and the Adirondack wilderness.
    — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of spill
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  • Both teams loaded the bases in the seventh but failed to score.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Antonio Lorenzo Covington, 32, was unable to explain the extra charges, despite being at the scene when the vehicle was loaded and towed, court documents report.
    — Mark Price July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of load
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  • Water overflowed from a large retention pond and swept Kearns away.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • If using an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan instead, be sure to fill it no more than three-quarters full to prevent the batter from overflowing in the oven.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026
Definition of overflow
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  • Fuel supply risks Adding nuclear battleships to the US defense load directly risks the AUKUS partnership by overburdening key industrial assets.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
  • As populations age, healthcare systems become overburdened, and governments fail to sufficiently expand or change those systems, preventing preventable diseases is more vital than ever.
    — Tim Brinkhof, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of overburden
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  • This summer alone, we’re flooded with visitors excited to see the new Obama Presidential Center, enjoy Taste of Chicago and Lollapalooza, or just visit the museums and hang out by the lake.
    — Ray LaHood, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But the ease of generating cheap, low-quality video has the potential to flood the platform with garbage, a threat that has been on the minds of company executives intent on making YouTube feel more, not less, premium.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of flood
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  • Pinder’s attorney, Justin Beckham, previously told the Herald that his client was ‘grossly overcharged,’ without providing any more information.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • During the dispute, Fubo accused NBCUniversal of overcharging it for Versant channels.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Definition of overcharge

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“Overfill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overfill. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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