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to fill or load to excess
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Recent Examples of overloaded
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Work demands, wellness routines or an overloaded to-do list could feel more emotionally tense than expected, especially if money matters are influencing every decision.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
In mission environments, efficiency matters because overloaded systems increase risk.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The same cities experience infrastructure that is simultaneously overloaded and underloaded depending on the day of the week.
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Chase Garbarino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
The combination of an overloaded schedule, international travel and shortened preparation time increasingly produces mediocre matchups in premium television windows.
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Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
An overloaded machine will become unbalanced, and nothing will properly be cleaned.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
Dust gathers around overloaded outlets, surge protectors and entertainment centers, and combined with heat from electronics, that buildup can become an ignition source.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
This can happen due to a power surge, an overloaded circuit, or a short in the system.
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Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
If the wash is too short, too cold, or overloaded, oils and odors remain in the fabric.
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Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Automation can serve as extra memory when our own brains are overloaded with clutter.
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Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The plane that crashed Sunday at Butler Memorial Airport, killing 11 skydivers and a pilot, did not appear to be overloaded or too old to be used for such activities, a former DOT inspector general told The Star.
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Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
Unlike ordinary cell service, FirstNet gives first responders priority and preemption for daily operations and during emergencies, even when commercial networks are overloaded.
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Edward F. Davis,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Scary Movie, the latest entry in the beloved horror parody franchise, is overloaded with riffs, digs, plays, and puns on modern cinema.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
If the busyness of nearby midtown has your senses overloaded, stroll uptown instead to enjoy the charming, slower-moving streets of the UWS.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The hovercraft appeared to be in good working condition beforehand, per Komsomolskaya Pravda and The Moscow Times, however, the boat was also overloaded with heavy equipment and exceeded the passenger limit of 10 people at the time of the incident.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Adjective
Earlier this month, authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands said their marine police intercepted an overloaded vessel carrying 135 Haitians, including four children.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Work demands, wellness routines or an overloaded to-do list could feel more emotionally tense than expected, especially if money matters are influencing every decision.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
In mission environments, efficiency matters because overloaded systems increase risk.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The same cities experience infrastructure that is simultaneously overloaded and underloaded depending on the day of the week.
—
Chase Garbarino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
The combination of an overloaded schedule, international travel and shortened preparation time increasingly produces mediocre matchups in premium television windows.
—
Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
An overloaded machine will become unbalanced, and nothing will properly be cleaned.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
Dust gathers around overloaded outlets, surge protectors and entertainment centers, and combined with heat from electronics, that buildup can become an ignition source.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
This can happen due to a power surge, an overloaded circuit, or a short in the system.
—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Be Ruthless About Clutter No design trick can compete with a room that's overloaded with stuff, says Taylor.
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Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
If the wash is too short, too cold, or overloaded, oils and odors remain in the fabric.
—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Automation can serve as extra memory when our own brains are overloaded with clutter.
—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The plane that crashed Sunday at Butler Memorial Airport, killing 11 skydivers and a pilot, did not appear to be overloaded or too old to be used for such activities, a former DOT inspector general told The Star.
—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
Unlike ordinary cell service, FirstNet gives first responders priority and preemption for daily operations and during emergencies, even when commercial networks are overloaded.
—
Edward F. Davis,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Scary Movie, the latest entry in the beloved horror parody franchise, is overloaded with riffs, digs, plays, and puns on modern cinema.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
If the busyness of nearby midtown has your senses overloaded, stroll uptown instead to enjoy the charming, slower-moving streets of the UWS.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The hovercraft appeared to be in good working condition beforehand, per Komsomolskaya Pravda and The Moscow Times, however, the boat was also overloaded with heavy equipment and exceeded the passenger limit of 10 people at the time of the incident.
—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overloaded
Adjective
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But an overcrowded market with little demand has created problems for many to turn a viable return on investment.
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Some of the high school’s current learning spaces are too small and overcrowded, don’t meet accessibility requirements or sound-safety standards and lack storage space and practice rooms.
Verb
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But those customs brokers are overburdened now with such requests, and many have told their clients to create their own accounts and pursue the refunds themselves.
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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.
Adjective
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Over time, unused clothes cause the space to become overfilled and a chaotic wreck.
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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.
Verb
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During the last homestand, the day after the bottom of the order struck out consecutively with the bases loaded in what became a walk-off win against the Baltimore Orioles, Roberts called over Ryan Ward and Alex Freeland in the dugout during batting practice.
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Detroit, though, loaded the bases with one out in the third on a walk, Altuve's fielding error and a hit batter.
Adjective
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Between humid weather, overstuffed suitcases, and long travel days, wrinkle-resistant pieces that still feel breathable are essential.
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Nachos, liquid cheese, enchiladas drowned in red gravy and overstuffed burritos — top of mind when some people think of Mexican food — were completely foreign to them.
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Pelé, Brazil’s greatest soccer hero, learned the game with a ball that his father made out of a sock stuffed with rags.
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It can be used as a super-soft full-sized blanket, or as a travel pillow when stuffed back into its carrying case.
Adjective
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One of Cash’s interests, carried over from Earth Angel, her 2023 debut book of short stories, is an overflowing index of animal references.
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And Zermatt itself also has pockets of traditional charm, with streets lined with chalet after chalet and overflowing flower boxes.
Verb
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Cobalt supply chains are plagued by unethical mining practices in remote regions worldwide, and the material itself poses a notable safety hazard due to its tendency to catch fire or short-circuit when overcharged.
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What follows is less about whether you are being overcharged and more about who, exactly, is deciding your number.
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“Overloaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overloaded. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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