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
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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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Wash new items before use, follow care labels, and avoid overloading the washer to ensure a thorough clean.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
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Frequently overloading a washer can also damage it.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Danielle Fishel is spilling the secret behind looking and feeling her best.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The premise sees the town’s citizens coming around a campfire and spilling the beans on some of most terrifying deeds.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Sandwich had to switch pitchers in the eighth inning, and Hamilton-Wenham responded by loading the bases with no outs.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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The Mets put pressure on Vasquez by loading the bases with no outs.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Grounds are already saturated, so additional rainfall will lead to flooding in low-lying areas across parts of North Texas.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Win or lose, the plays will be clipped incessantly, jammed into highlight reels or viral tweets, and B-roll of fans flooding the streets past subway stops adorned in Knicks colors and Timberlands will be plastered all over a thousand documentaries.—
Kyle Wagner,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Luckily, Amazon is overflowing with wrinkle-free travel clothes that are perfect for summer trips.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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An overflowing duffle bag of tennis balls sat by the front door, the only chaos in a tidy house.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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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 14 Jun. 2026.
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