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
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
Adjective
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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 North Stand was a mess, the hospitality sections had fallen way behind and there were leaks in the store room spilling onto club merchandise.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
10 Dec. 2025
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After spilling her drink, Wilson finally ditches the idea of warming it up, grabs a carton of milk and a bottle of Hershey’s syrup from the refrigerator and pours both into her mouth.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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To address this workflow conundrum, Maono has developed the P Series, which directly addresses this shift towards hybrid workflows and connectivity, where equipment needs to be streamlined for multi-device creation without loading on the technical complexity.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Of course, Macy is not actually spending late nights at the distillery twisting knobs and loading the wash into fermenters.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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The historic victory sparked scenes of jubilation, with fans flooding the streets, celebrities joining in the festivities and city leaders planning a ticker-tape parade.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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With Uso taking one step closer toward another main event singles match, WWE fans are flooding YouTube and social media with negative reactions to Uso’s latest major singles victory.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Unlike gas taxes, vehicle miles traveled fees can be tailored to reflect actual usage, damage caused, and even vehicle type, potentially closing the funding gap without overburdening typical consumers.—
Tirzah Duren,
Boston Herald,
8 July 2025
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And always balance the load, which means washing things of similar weight together to avoid overburdening the machine.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
1 July 2025
Verb
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With only a few weeks to go until New Year’s Eve, my social calendar is already overflowing with holiday happenings, from glitzy office parties to festive dinners.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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Vases overflowing with fresh greenery or handmade decorations crafted from evergreen branches make your Christmas table extra festive.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Dec. 2025
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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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Charging safely protects your devices and your home; habits like overcharging or charging on a bed can cause battery damage or fire risks.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 May 2026
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“Overfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overfilling. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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