overladen

adjective

Definition of overladennext
as in overstuffed

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Recent Examples of overladen The dialogue is overladen with snicker-worthy cliches, a swelling, melodramatic soundtrack that doesn’t match the mood, dubious cameos and plastic, perfunctory life-affirming quotes. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026 Plus, an overladen peach tree will produce smaller fruit. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overladen
  1. overstuffed
  2. overloaded
  3. overcrowded
  4. overflowing
  5. overfilled
  6. crammed
Adjective
  • The film also felt a bit overstuffed at times with multiple plotlines – multiple villains, Sink’s character’s plot, the United States Department of Damage Control, Hulk, and a few other things here and there.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Rey lifted her hands from the floor and heaved the overstuffed pack closer, then tilted out the contents.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026
Definition of overstuffed
Adjective
  • But nurses and physicians rotate in and out of rooms, often too overloaded with administering medications, measuring vitals, charting notes, and performing procedures to properly engage with them.
    — Anna Tsioulias, STAT, 29 July 2026
  • The ballot was so overloaded with star power back then that in his first year, there were 14 other players who are now in the Hall, plus Bonds, Roger Clemens, Mark McGwire, Curt Schilling and Don Mattingly.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of overloaded
Adjective
  • Lopez met with The Club’s HOA board to discuss safety concerns that homeowners said were caused by overcrowded units, such as a shaking elevator that dropped multiple floors and water leaking into hallways.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Archer, which has already attracted criticism from public safety advocates over its role in the overcrowded airspace, will likely also ruffle feathers for advancing a violent technology.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of overcrowded
Adjective
  • One of Cash’s interests, carried over from Earth Angel, her 2023 debut book of short stories, is an overflowing index of animal references.
    — Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
  • And Zermatt itself also has pockets of traditional charm, with streets lined with chalet after chalet and overflowing flower boxes.
    — Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Definition of overflowing
Adjective
  • Over time, unused clothes cause the space to become overfilled and a chaotic wreck.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
  • Smart, anti-theft crossbody bags An overfilled tote can easily turn into a black hole mid-travel—everything sinks to the bottom, and nothing feels secure.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Definition of overfilled
Adjective
  • What comes next is another slate of crammed club matches for all these players, and enough friendlies to keep the Spanish federation profitable.
    — Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
  • Despite the crammed screenplay, Kara going to a red-sun planet to feel human and forget about everything is the most human thing ever.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
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“Overladen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overladen. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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