OVERLOADING Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

overloading

verb

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present participle of overload

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 SLOs focus teams on what truly impacts reliability, reduce noise from noncritical issues, and create clear priorities—improving system stability without overloading engineering teams. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Ask your stylist to avoid overloading the hair with blonde and to keep contrast soft. —

Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026 To prevent this shifting audio from overloading their sensitive ears, bats constantly adjust their outgoing vocalizations. —

Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026 Using ice is another popular method for cleaning a garbage disposal, but experts warn that overloading a drain with ice can clog the drain line, causing backups, and point out that ice, on its own, does not have deodorizing or odor-eliminating properties. —

Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026 Wash linen sheets gently in cold or lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and avoid overloading the washer. —

Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026 But overloading the dishwasher can result in dirty dishes that need to be put through a second cycle to get clean, and dishes that are crammed in may become damaged. —

Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026 Avoid overloading the disposal and only grind small food scraps to prevent clogs and motor strain. —

Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026 Minimalist two-tone shoes help balance the trouser silhouette without overloading the look. —

René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026

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In demonstrations, it has been shown performing a range of domestic tasks, including chopping vegetables, frying eggs, loading a washing machine, hanging laundry, making a bed, and opening curtains, according to Fast Company.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Despite having two outs, Tinsley gave up two singles and an equal number of walks, loading the bases and giving up another run.

— Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026