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Recent Examples of overloaded
Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
For example, the robot can identify potential safety hazards, such as an unstable pallet or an overloaded shelf, and report them so the issues are addressed.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Yet the massive Coast Guard operation to prevent Cubans, who usually arrive on homemade boats and rafts, and Haitians, usually arriving on overloaded sailboats and rustic freighters, from landing continued.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
An overloaded machine will become unbalanced, and nothing will properly be cleaned.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Bryan tends to prefer an overloaded album, as evidenced by the 19-song track list on The Great American Bar Scene and the 16-song track list on Zach Bryan (2023) — and especially by the 34 entries on 2022’s American Heartbreak.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
Originally a Dutch vessel, the Zorg had been captured by a British captain and heavily overloaded with slaves.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Jan. 2026
An overloaded dryer leads to lessened airflow and, therefore, extended dry time.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
This tragedy underscores the extreme dangers of attempting to cross the maritime border in unsafe, overloaded vessels and during dangerous weather conditions.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The pieces that echo the team’s gear have a similar feel to Ferrari’s 1999 kit, also designed by Hilfiger, as they’re not overloaded with sponsor logos.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Coast guard officials said the eight-meter boat was overloaded, with at least 39 passengers on board.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
But engineers found that removing those lines would have overloaded other parts of the system, raising the risk of equipment damage and unexpected outages.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Several teachers told board members during public testimony that the reading list was overloaded and doesn’t include enough contemporary works or a wide enough array of author perspectives.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Agents that can merge responsibilities, split when overloaded, and form new connections spontaneously.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Using more than one weather app can give you redundancy if one service is delayed or overloaded.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Given its ever relevant themes, the film seems overloaded with influences at times—conscious or not—including The Substance (2024), Raw (2016), the 2001 Smallville episode ‘Craving’, and believe it or not, even the 2019 Bob’s Burgers episode ‘Pig Trouble in Little Tina’.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
For example, the robot can identify potential safety hazards, such as an unstable pallet or an overloaded shelf, and report them so the issues are addressed.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
For example, the robot can identify potential safety hazards, such as an unstable pallet or an overloaded shelf, and report them so the issues are addressed.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Yet the massive Coast Guard operation to prevent Cubans, who usually arrive on homemade boats and rafts, and Haitians, usually arriving on overloaded sailboats and rustic freighters, from landing continued.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
An overloaded machine will become unbalanced, and nothing will properly be cleaned.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Bryan tends to prefer an overloaded album, as evidenced by the 19-song track list on The Great American Bar Scene and the 16-song track list on Zach Bryan (2023) — and especially by the 34 entries on 2022’s American Heartbreak.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
Originally a Dutch vessel, the Zorg had been captured by a British captain and heavily overloaded with slaves.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Jan. 2026
An overloaded dryer leads to lessened airflow and, therefore, extended dry time.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
This tragedy underscores the extreme dangers of attempting to cross the maritime border in unsafe, overloaded vessels and during dangerous weather conditions.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Verb
Sometimes we are overloaded and another grid takes over.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The pieces that echo the team’s gear have a similar feel to Ferrari’s 1999 kit, also designed by Hilfiger, as they’re not overloaded with sponsor logos.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Coast guard officials said the eight-meter boat was overloaded, with at least 39 passengers on board.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
But engineers found that removing those lines would have overloaded other parts of the system, raising the risk of equipment damage and unexpected outages.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Several teachers told board members during public testimony that the reading list was overloaded and doesn’t include enough contemporary works or a wide enough array of author perspectives.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Agents that can merge responsibilities, split when overloaded, and form new connections spontaneously.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Using more than one weather app can give you redundancy if one service is delayed or overloaded.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Given its ever relevant themes, the film seems overloaded with influences at times—conscious or not—including The Substance (2024), Raw (2016), the 2001 Smallville episode ‘Craving’, and believe it or not, even the 2019 Bob’s Burgers episode ‘Pig Trouble in Little Tina’.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overloaded
Adjective
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Often, they are kept in an overcrowded jail in Cabarrus County.—
Ryan Oehrli
February 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2026
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Culleton said that he is being held in a large, overcrowded room with more than 70 other men and sleeping under constant artificial lighting in cold and damp conditions.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Until recently, the state even subsidized e-bike purchases, but wisely pulled the plug on that costly and overburdened program.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the ERRs report being overburdened, not least by the hardships in communicating with funders.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Natural-looking, minimally invasive rejuvenation, without the overfilled look.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Roads like Brook Forest could be so loaded up that people might drive on both sides of the road to exit in a real fire threat.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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From there, the Aggies (2-0) loaded the bases for shortstop Boston Kellner, who doubled home a run to push the lead to 5-0.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Pack a smaller tote Lugging a heavy, overstuffed backpack through the airport is no fun for anyone, including the person in front of or behind you at the TSA screening.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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The film features a labyrinthine storyline that connects in surprising ways; superb production values, including enough Los Angeles location shooting to counteract all that runaway production; and excellent performances from an overstuffed cast (even minor roles are filled by major actors).—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But midway through the first, Nayeli Thayer (two assists) found Cataruzolo for a shot at the right post and a 2-0 lead on the rebound after Metzler stuffed the first bid.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Found a loaf of bread stuffed with pills.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
17 Feb. 2026
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.—
Niela Orr,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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Instead of swift passage on Wednesday, the proposal has become a new flashpoint in a sensitive discussion over police-community relations, with some event organizers questioning why community groups who feel overcharged by the police should have to appeal to the same department for subsidies.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit alleges diabetic Iowans have been overcharged millions of dollars a year and cut off from affordable insulin.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Overloaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overloaded. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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