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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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Recent Examples of overfill
To clean slow cookers with non-removable inserts, fill it with hot water and dish soap, being careful to leave room at the top and not overfill it.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Alesia overfilled the pans, which means the muffins look atrocious.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
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
Balancing the load and ensuring the washer is not overfilled can instantly solve this problem.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Alesia overfilled the pans, which means the muffins look atrocious.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
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
Balancing the load and ensuring the washer is not overfilled can instantly solve this problem.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overfill
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Use simple, clear explanations and focus on the ‘who, what, when, where, and why’ to provide structure without overloading.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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Presumably, the prospect of raking in another nine figures should go a long way toward dispelling any fears of overloading the tryptophan-adjacent stretch of the NFL calendar.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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As the administration conducts a mass deportation campaign, debate over immigration has also spilled over to the arts.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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This media gets former Faithfuls and Traitors to spill all the hot gossip on the show and their experiences on it.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
11 Mar. 2026
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Back in 2024, Hill made the most sense to face Freddie Freeman with the bases loaded in Game 1 of the World Series.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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According to a Treasury Department license document, the authorization applies until April 11 and applies to Russian oil that was loaded onto vessels before March 12.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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From the cake batter, to the lemon syrup that’s brushed on the cake, and finally to the lemon glaze, this moist pound cake is positively overflowing with lemon flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Baltimore’s efforts are reducing sewer overflows but take time and must be balanced with cost, according to city’s Department of Public Works.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Those factors make the drone ideal for swarming and overburdening aerial defenses, with each drone intercepted also representing a more valuable defense asset expended.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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In Texas, 27% of attorneys in rural counties are already overburdened and exceeding recommended caseload guidelines.—
Emily Naiser,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Hall of Fame coach flooded the playbook with postups – many seeing Green throw the entry pass – against an undersized Oklahoma City front line.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Large hail, damaging winds, flooding rainfall and an elevated, non-zero threat for tornadoes will be possible.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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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
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Did Duke Energy overcharge customers in NC?—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Overfill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overfill. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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