as in to load
to fill or load to excess
try not to overload your backpack, or you could end up with back problems
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Recent Examples of overload
Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Those of us lucky enough to have seen him at his peak remember how exhilarating — and what a monumental sensory overload — those shows were.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
When they are overloaded or useless, employees stop reading.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Verb
With baby versions of Kermit, Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Rolf, Animal, Scooter, and his twin sister, Skeeter, there should be cuteness overload.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Those of us lucky enough to have seen him at his peak remember how exhilarating — and what a monumental sensory overload — those shows were.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
Conversely, overloading new hires with information, leaving them without guidance or misrepresenting the job can quickly erode excitement and lead to early and expensive turnover.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
When they are overloaded or useless, employees stop reading.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overload
Verb
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Families can load children into front boxes, while those less comfortable with long distances can rely on electric assistance.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Ben Rice’s ground-rule double and a walk to Aaron Judge loaded the bases in the first, and Cody Bellinger’s sacrifice fly gave New York an instant 1-0 lead.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Heat has discussed this option, but to this point has leaned toward keeping Rozier to see if his salary (and expiring contract) can be used as cap ballast in a trade if a pricey standout player becomes available closer to the February trade deadline.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wearing the right clothing, Freud said to Moss, can provide a powerful psychological ballast.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Numerous studies indicate that physicians have increasingly become overburdened with non-clinical tasks that routinely pull them away from direct patient care; in fact, many hospital systems are facing record attrition due to these factors.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Rural fire districts are overburdened, underfunded State regulations appear to place the highest burden on the agencies with the lowest budgets.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Maersk recently told Indian customers that container loads with incorrect weight declarations face a $5,000 surcharge, while dangerous goods violations would cost and extra $15,000.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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Food and drink purchases will also include a 2% surcharge, all of which goes directly to the workers.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gospel music played on speakers, family members served chicken soup, strangers hugged each other, friends left carrying several plates stuffed with leftover food.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Emily Meyer tries to hide medical bills from her children, stuffing them in her purse or a box under her desk at work.—
Megan Garnai,
IndyStar,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The lucrative pay package would only take effect if Musk completes a series of goals in the coming years.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Stepping up to the next package, the $529 Video Essentials package comes with everything in the Security Starter system and also gives you a choice of a Nest Doorbell or a Google Nest Cam.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The first shipment to the Beihai terminal appeared in late August.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Morro Bay was once a bustling port city that primarily dealt in the shipment of dairy and beef from the local ranches in the area.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is danger within that, as there is value in the curation of commissioning, but being bale to find a way to get your shows to screen is better.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Up first is considering industry appetite for regenerative cotton bales from the Trust Protocol’s 40-plus member brands.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Overload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overload. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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