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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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
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
Verb
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
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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
Verb
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Avoid overloading the washer to ensure towels are thoroughly cleaned and rinsed.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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Remove Unnecessary Work When staffing levels are insufficient, the first mistake is trying to maintain quality by overloading the remaining employees.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The Zoroastrian high priest responded by stirring a pinch of sugar into the milk without spilling a drop.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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My personal favorite, however, has been Knicks star Mikal Bridges spilling the beans on anything and everything on Instagram Live.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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Charles Brooks admitted to retrieving and loading a handgun and chambering a round before trying to separate the two women, the news release stated.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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The same rumors that started last summer about schools loading up on transfers are circulating again this summer.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains and strong wind on Thursday, tearing through buildings, flooding homes and launching water rescues along the Gulf Coast.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Other speakers raised concerns about potential odors and air pollutants emanating from the wastewater treatment facility and about how the facility might exacerbate flooding in the area.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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Sheridan blamed the settlement for overburdening the department.—
Rafael Carranza,
ProPublica,
26 Mar. 2026
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Security concerns and overburdening the area also contributed to the Rose Bowl’s limited schedule.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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Best Early Amazon Prime Day Home Deals Amazon is overflowing with deals to keep your home spotless, including the Bissell Little Green Mini Cleaner for spot cleaning tough stains on upholstery and the Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Clear Out Your Mailbox An overflowing mailbox can indicate an empty home to would-be burglars.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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The insurance commissioner plays the vital role of making sure that insurance companies aren’t overcharging consumers and unjustifiably denying claims after policyholders’ premiums are paid.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Like conventional antitrust enforcers, Lynn faulted these corporate behemoths for overcharging consumers, undercutting their competition, and preventing innovation.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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“Overfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overfilling. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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