as in loading
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 overloading
Use simple, clear explanations and focus on the ‘who, what, when, where, and why’ to provide structure without overloading.
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Ella Cerón, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
Presumably, the prospect of raking in another nine figures should go a long way toward dispelling any fears of overloading the tryptophan-adjacent stretch of the NFL calendar.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Mainstream pop was going maximalist by overloading its production with digital whizbangery; indie rock had risen as a rawer alternative.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Regular, moderate movement improves circulation and waste elimination without overloading the system.
—Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Her layered drum programming is intricate and well-defined, never overloading or crowding out any particular sound.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
In other words, routinely overloading on MSG (or feeling abnormally sick afterward) isn’t a viable concern for most people.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
Tudor and his staff have to try to strike a delicate balance between injecting more energy and intensity into the team’s performance without overloading individuals.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Instead of overloading your icy surfaces with salt, try this easy DIY deicer mixture to instantly add traction to icy driveways and steps.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Ella Cerón, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
Presumably, the prospect of raking in another nine figures should go a long way toward dispelling any fears of overloading the tryptophan-adjacent stretch of the NFL calendar.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Mainstream pop was going maximalist by overloading its production with digital whizbangery; indie rock had risen as a rawer alternative.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Regular, moderate movement improves circulation and waste elimination without overloading the system.
—Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Her layered drum programming is intricate and well-defined, never overloading or crowding out any particular sound.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
In other words, routinely overloading on MSG (or feeling abnormally sick afterward) isn’t a viable concern for most people.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
Tudor and his staff have to try to strike a delicate balance between injecting more energy and intensity into the team’s performance without overloading individuals.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Instead of overloading your icy surfaces with salt, try this easy DIY deicer mixture to instantly add traction to icy driveways and steps.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overloading
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Now someone posts on social media that COVID-19, tariffs, or the war with Iran is going to nuke toilet paper stock, and strangers across the country start loading up their carts.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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And loading large garbage bags into Gary's truck.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Security concerns and overburdening the area also contributed to the Rose Bowl’s limited schedule.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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Those factors make the drone ideal for swarming and overburdening aerial defenses, with each drone intercepted also representing a more valuable defense asset expended.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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To reduce ice crystal formation and freezer burn, use airtight packaging and avoid overfilling the freezer so air can circulate properly.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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As for the after-show, the highlight (other than Jawan overfilling his champagne glass) had to be Jeff listing all the idols and advantages that were played incorrectly or unnecessarily.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Dec. 2025
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Twenty-five of the states that are part of the DOJ suit are also seeking damages from Live Nation, alleging that Ticketmaster has been overcharging fans.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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The health insurer accused Nutex Health, in letters to the Idaho Department of Insurance and the federal government, of routinely overcharging the insurer for treatment at its Post Falls hospital and misusing the federal process designed to help providers and insurers settle out-of-network claims.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Overloading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overloading. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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