overfilling 1 of 2

adjective

as in filling

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overfilling

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verb

present participle of overfill
1
as in overloading
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 spilling
to flow over the brim or top of water overfilled the tub and poured onto the floor

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Recent Examples of overfilling
Verb
On the other hand, overfilling the drum can strain the motor and reduce cleaning efficiency. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026 Some fails stem from people overfilling the molds. — Lisa Gutierrez april 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026 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 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 Grill them about the perils of overfilling the spool. — The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overfilling
  1. filling
  2. overloading
  3. spilling
  4. loading
  5. flooding
  6. overburdening
  7. overflowing
  8. overcharging
Adjective
  • Automation could help at the margins — routing requests, pre-filling forms, or suggesting knowledge-base articles — but the core work still had to be done by people.
    — Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Definition of filling
Verb
  • Rest first, then refine the system that keeps overloading you.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026
  • Officials also advised motorists to use sturdy tarps or covers to prevent debris from falling out and to avoid overloading vehicles.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of overloading
Verb
  • Applying a chemical in excess to the lawn (or, worse yet, accidentally spilling a chemical somewhere on your grass) can burn it and cause brown patches.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 26 July 2026
  • Discussions like the ones Sabath has been having are now spilling into public forums and across social media as artists like SZA, Doja Cat, Kenny Beats, and more voice their frustration.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026
Definition of spilling
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  • Washington threatened to take the lead after loading the bases with one out in the eighth, but Louis Varland entered and worked out of the jam with a groundout, strikeout and flyout.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Kurt’s key takeaways What grabs me here is how much walking support the researchers created without loading someone down with bulky motors.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of loading
Verb
  • In one image, a young sitter with the Arabic word for ‘justice’ painted on her cheek gazes sensuously into the camera, while flooding the frame with wafts of smoke.
    — Michael-Oliver Harding, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • The break left a giant sinkhole on Sunset Boulevard and sent about 17 million gallons of water into surrounding neighborhoods, shuttering businesses, and flooding homes and underground parking.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of flooding
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  • The concept has overwhelmingly blurred the lines between professional and personal hours for physicians, overburdening an already tenuous workforce.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Sheridan blamed the settlement for overburdening the department.
    — Rafael Carranza, ProPublica, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of overburdening
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  • In a marketplace overflowing with choices, familiarity has become surprisingly scarce.
    — Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • San Jose State suspended its policy in 2019 in response to overflowing waitlists and financial hardship for students.
    — The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of overflowing
Verb
  • During the dispute, Fubo accused NBCUniversal of overcharging it for Versant channels.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • Its staff then goes over the data on health care costs and utilization to determine what rates will allow the companies’ insurance plans to remain stable without overcharging.
    — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 13 July 2026
Definition of overcharging

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“Overfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overfilling. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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