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
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
Grill them about the perils of overfilling the spool.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
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Be cognizant of overloading extension cords and be careful to keep heaters and flammable items away from other heat-generating devices.—
Lauren Caruba,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The operators likely see green lights and stable voltage readings on their screens even as transformers are overloading and breakers are tripping in the physical world.—
Saman Zonouz,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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His emotions were spilling over, too.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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When Bonilla, Heller, and their stars Rob Lowe, Gillian Jacobs, and Will Brill visited the IndieWire Studio, presented by Dropbox, the day of their Sundance premiere, the group gamely tried to hype their new film without spilling its craziest secret.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Adding 1/2 cup to your washer drum before loading in dirty laundry will help boost the cleaning properties of your detergent.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
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Caron added that the crew member involved was reportedly assisting ground staff by loading items as an extra set of hands and may have been left unaccounted for when the doors closed.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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At the park Friday, Hernandez spoke about her efforts to help address the problems, flooding the area with mobile home response teams, ex-gang members who try to de-escalate gang violence, otherwise known as peace ambassadors.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Survivor fans are flooding South Florida, and the center of the action is Jungle Island, where the new Survivor Ultimate Café offers challenges, themed food and official merchandise.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Republicans, who hold a super-minority in the Legislature and have long raised concerns about taxes and regulations overburdening California businesses, will likely oppose any tax bills.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Many surrounding communities have successfully implemented similar programs, leading to more diverse housing options without overburdening taxpayers.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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Neighbourhood On the banks of the Waikato River, 350 meters upstream to the overflowing Huka Falls, and part of the broader Lake Taupō region in the central North Island of New Zealand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Right Now Sam Edelman Butter Teddy Jacket Nordstrom’s sale section is overflowing with warm winter staples — a major blessing considering the freezing temps in New York City (and most of the country) this week.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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These maintain the battery with no chance of overcharging.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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Best Care was previously accused in civil court of fraudulently billing or overcharging the federal government for healthcare services that were never actually performed.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Overfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overfilling. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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