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
René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
The therapist said despite that they were still overloaded with individual sessions and had to limit each one to as little as 16 minutes.
—Vernal Coleman, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Ride the thrill of Hostile Design’s passionate wails and percussion overload when the group headlines eight shows to kick off the new year, making their way across California, Rhode Island, Quebec, Ontario, Pennsylvania, and Illinois with the same energy that once fueled their humble beginnings.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Minimalist two-tone shoes help balance the trouser silhouette without overloading the look.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
The therapist said despite that they were still overloaded with individual sessions and had to limit each one to as little as 16 minutes.
—Vernal Coleman, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
Set the scene Stepping into the hip, urban Nhow Roma feels like a sensory overload in the best of ways.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Ride the thrill of Hostile Design’s passionate wails and percussion overload when the group headlines eight shows to kick off the new year, making their way across California, Rhode Island, Quebec, Ontario, Pennsylvania, and Illinois with the same energy that once fueled their humble beginnings.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overload
Verb
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Justin Topa gave up an infield single to Parker Meadows that loaded the bases before Zach McKinstry lined out to left field.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Woo had the Rangers following the same script on Wednesday, allowing only two hits through his first four innings of work, but the team got after the pitcher in the fifth and loaded the bases for Brandon Nimmo, who hit a weak grounder to first baseman Connor Joe.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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With massive, deep-V hulls and ballast systems that add thousands of pounds, these boats are designed to displace large amounts of water and generate huge waves for wakeboarders and wakesurfers.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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The railroad will also replace four grade crossing surfaces in Wethersfield, replace ties, switch ties with ballast and surfacing.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Already, the department is overburdened, leaving the responsibility for handling many attacks by wolves and other predators to local law enforcement, said David Bess, a retired chief of CDFW’s enforcement division.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sheridan blamed the settlement for overburdening the department.—
Rafael Carranza,
ProPublica,
26 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, the PRC approved the courier’s request to add an 8 percent fuel surcharge.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In order to offset that surcharge, some sellers may opt to raise prices.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jonathan Williams, Senior G, Mansfield Timberview Williams stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists per contest en route to TABC all-state honors.—
Charles Baggarly
April 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Do your best to avoid foods with the words fried, au gratin, crispy, escalloped, pan-fried, sautéed or stuffed as this can indicate a high level of fat and calories.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Royal Bank of Scotland was the only British institution that participated in the roughly $800-million financing package put together by a consortium of global banks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Check mail and packages for bugs before bringing them inside.—
Hali Smith
April 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2026
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With no end to the larger skirmish in sight, fears persist that the shipment of medical supplies could remain at risk.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2003, a shipment of exotic African rodents to a pet store in Illinois sparked the United States' first mpox outbreak.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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Family Fun At Aamodt's Apple Farm on the southwest edge of Stillwater, kids love the seasonal goat farm, pedal tractors, hay wagon rides, and a hay bale maze.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
2 Apr. 2026
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During the show, she can be heard noting that a hammerhead shark appears to be pursuing a bale of fake cocaine.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Overload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overload. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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