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.
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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.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Dec. 2025
Grill them about the perils of overfilling the spool.
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The Editors,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Some fails stem from people overfilling the molds.
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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.
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The combo of overloading the midfield, keeping possession, counterpressing swiftly and making chances count is where this game is won.
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To get the most out of a quick wash, use less detergent (preferably liquid or HE), avoid overloading, and don’t rely on it for sanitizing or deep cleaning.
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San Francisco 49ers player George Kittle told ExtraTV at the Tight Ends & Friends Concert that he was invited, spilling that the couple have asked for no gifts.
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While he was barred from spilling the beans during our interview, the comedian hinted at some big names hitting the stage in tribute to Lauryn Hill, who will receive the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award.
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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.
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The same rumors that started last summer about schools loading up on transfers are circulating again this summer.
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Harold remembers crowds flooding in the day the doors opened.
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At the same time, severe thunderstorms continue across the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, with flooding concerns stretching from the Rockies into the Mid-Atlantic.
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Sheridan blamed the settlement for overburdening the department.
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Security concerns and overburdening the area also contributed to the Rose Bowl’s limited schedule.
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Prime Day 2026 is overflowing with thousands of deals, and hidden within the seemingly countless fashion markdowns are wireless bras for up to 69 percent off.
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Garbage trucks can't get down the alley, and trash is now overflowing.
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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.
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Like conventional antitrust enforcers, Lynn faulted these corporate behemoths for overcharging consumers, undercutting their competition, and preventing innovation.
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“Overfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overfilling. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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