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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 overloaded
Megan Sauer, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
For years, the power lines, poles and transformers on the aging circuit, known by the number 135-22, that serves his neighborhood, increasingly became overloaded.
—Ivan Penn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Spencer were notified on Friday of an overloaded vessel with 191 migrant onboard being disabled in international waters.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Both offer epic burgers, Friday catfish and overloaded sundaes.
—Kat Robinson River Valley Eats, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2025
Even with the overflows, basement backups still happened because the system was so overloaded, Shafer explained.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Your mind isn’t tired—it’s overloaded with unfinished business.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The company says the modification ensures rainwater drains more effectively and the tent better sheds snow so as not to get overloaded.
—New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
This time around, Ava (Janelle James) is back in the principal's office and is eager, as usual, to see Janine's (Quinta Brunson) downfall as she's overloaded with 40 students in her second-grade class.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
Amorim wants these players to step up into midfield, to stop United’s two-man pivot being overloaded.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Spradlin, who is also a member of Pastors for Texas Children, said the curriculum is overloaded with concepts that are too advanced for the grade levels where they’re presented.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
When Helene hit, North Carolina’s VIPER radio system — the statewide network first responders use to talk to each other — was quickly overloaded, forcing agencies to scramble onto backup VHF channels.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
Johnson said that historically, her store has been overloaded with extra smalls and smalls.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
As the head of a startup, Wood is familiar with the challenge of an overloaded schedule.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
For years, the power lines, poles and transformers on the aging circuit, known by the number 135-22, that serves his neighborhood, increasingly became overloaded.
—Ivan Penn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Spencer were notified on Friday of an overloaded vessel with 191 migrant onboard being disabled in international waters.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Both offer epic burgers, Friday catfish and overloaded sundaes.
—Kat Robinson River Valley Eats, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2025
Even with the overflows, basement backups still happened because the system was so overloaded, Shafer explained.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
In a recent Instagram post, the singer hiked in a pair of acid-wash purple jeans and a matching bra top and a chain belt overloaded with charms.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Your mind isn’t tired—it’s overloaded with unfinished business.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The company says the modification ensures rainwater drains more effectively and the tent better sheds snow so as not to get overloaded.
—New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
This time around, Ava (Janelle James) is back in the principal's office and is eager, as usual, to see Janine's (Quinta Brunson) downfall as she's overloaded with 40 students in her second-grade class.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
Amorim wants these players to step up into midfield, to stop United’s two-man pivot being overloaded.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Spradlin, who is also a member of Pastors for Texas Children, said the curriculum is overloaded with concepts that are too advanced for the grade levels where they’re presented.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
When Helene hit, North Carolina’s VIPER radio system — the statewide network first responders use to talk to each other — was quickly overloaded, forcing agencies to scramble onto backup VHF channels.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
Johnson said that historically, her store has been overloaded with extra smalls and smalls.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overloaded
Adjective
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But after withering on the Houston bench for two years in an overcrowded forward rotation, he’s primed for a leap in Year 3.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The site became overcrowded and used controversial treatments such as electroshock and insulin coma therapy, according to local reports, and since its abandonment, many visitors report paranormal activity in the former ward buildings.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Frail, undernourished, lacking sufficient clothing, and shoeless, Kammo is overburdened by chores and in constant fear of chastisement.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Educators are already overburdened and under-resourced, Juchems said.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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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The incoming freshman class is loaded; the field is wide open.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Kershaw, age 37, emerged from the bullpen in the 12th inning with the bases loaded and two outs, and got Nathan Lukes to ground out as Koufax stood and applauded.—
Steve Rushin,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That first episode suffers from the need to do so much heavy lifting and feels both overstuffed and overly conventional, but once all the pieces are in place, the show relaxes into itself and its actual voice emerges.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
2 Nov. 2025
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Card Case Speaking of only keeping the essentials on hand, this ultra-thin card case is an excellent replacement for a bulky, overstuffed wallet when traveling.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The official trailer is nearly three minutes long and is stuffed with bombastic special effects, intense emotion (a lot of tears), plenty of action and one mean Vecna.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Available in 10 colors, the bean bag covers can be stuffed with refills to keep your chair fresh.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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So there Wilson went toward the overflowing Aces’ bench.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The more unexpected takeaway was the show's graphic depiction of an overflowing toilet as the climax of the episode, which was set on Thanksgiving Day.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Thermal runaway, or self-heating, can occur without warning in lithium batteries as a result of various factors, including if the battery is damaged, overheated, exposed to water, overcharged or improperly packed, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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That same year, millions of plaintiffs filed an antitrust class action lawsuit seeking over $1 billion in damages that alleged Sutter Health overcharged customers and companies for health care bills and discouraged clients from using other lower-cost services.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Overloaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overloaded. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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