OVERFILL Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

overfill

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈfil

Definition of overfill

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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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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recede

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Recent Examples of overfill 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 Is there some sort of algorithm at play here where if the truck is on half-full, someone will overfill the truck and U-Haul will get some sort of financial advantage? — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for overfill

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overfill

Verb

Guglielmo thinks that either the original design assumptions were misunderstood, something went wrong during the design or construction process, or construction crews overloaded or weakened the structure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Organizations that simply add AI to overloaded leadership systems may increase output while further eroding decision quality.

— Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of overload

Verb

So when Alex Vesia struggled against the Rockies in the eighth inning and Muncy suffered a throwing error, Colorado seemed in position to score with the bases loaded and one out.

— Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Mets star Juan Soto walked to load the bases; Bo Bichette followed with a sacrifice fly and Carson Benge hit an RBI single.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Definition of load

Verb

The town and our hotel were packed with people, at the farmers’ market, at the Friday night concert, and at the SLO Blues baseball game, overflowing with the promise or fireworks.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
This sentiment was clearly shared by my favorite style icon, Carrie Bradshaw, whose wardrobe was overflowing with sequins, glitter, and color.

— Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 11 July 2026

Definition of overflow

Verb

The Legislature has repeatedly rejected stiffer criminal penalties for wayward operators and stymied efforts to let cities or counties pick up enforcement slack when state inspectors are overburdened.

— Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 5 July 2026
In January 2025, a federal judge ruled that portion of the ordinance overburdens free speech rights by prohibiting anyone from providing any lecture in any San Diego public park or beach.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of overburden

Verb

The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium on Sunday was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.

— Christina Fan, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Social media feeds are flooded with highlights and memes of the Norway striker, and fans can’t get enough.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 13 July 2026

Definition of flood

Verb

One of the biggest is the potential for being overcharged by service providers.

— Tim Keary, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Cobalt supply chains are plagued by unethical mining practices in remote regions worldwide, and the material itself poses a notable safety hazard due to its tendency to catch fire or short-circuit when overcharged.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026

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