OVERFILLING Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in filling

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verb

present participle of overfill

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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receding

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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

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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

Avoid overloading the washing machine so the fabric has adequate room to rinse thoroughly.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
While most healthy adults can tolerate moderately high protein intake, overloading on protein could create health problems, such as kidney damage and digestive issues.

— Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of overloading

Verb

Clearly, the impacts of the AI investment surge are spilling beyond the tech sector itself, gradually transmitting into corporate bond issuance, long-term interest rates, and the broader debate surrounding US monetary policy.

— , CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Surrounding landowners have hired them to keep people from spilling over onto their beaches.

— Debbie Elliott, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of spilling

Verb

And his big-game jitters were reflected in the first inning of what was eventually a 1-0 loss, when his shaky command led to him loading the bases with two outs.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Now, Stanford was loading the box most of Friday night in an attempt to eliminate the run game.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of loading

Verb

Morgan Creek and Cove Creek will be particularly subject to flooding this morning.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2026
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) estimates that 300,000 to 500,000 people died, most from the surge flooding coastal islands and tidal flats.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of flooding

Verb

Such a structure ensures that benefits are targeted where they are most needed without overburdening the government’s budget.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2026
The former Florida Gator will help the Panthers get through training camp and through their next three preseason games without overburdening backup Kenny Pickett and starter Bryce Young.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of overburdening

Verb

When Hughes joined Liverpool in 2024, his in-tray was overflowing.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Flood-prone roads and low-lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams, while urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 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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