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
Even if the food is technically disposal-safe, overloading your unit can cause it to jam.
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 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
Use simple, clear explanations and focus on the ‘who, what, when, where, and why’ to provide structure without overloading.
—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
Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 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
Use simple, clear explanations and focus on the ‘who, what, when, where, and why’ to provide structure without overloading.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overloading
Verb
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King clipped Ramón Urías with a slider, loading the bases.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Rays had a chance for a potential big inning earlier in the game, loading the bases with two outs in the third.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sheridan blamed the settlement for overburdening the department.—
Rafael Carranza,
ProPublica,
26 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
Verb
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Some fails stem from people overfilling the molds.—
Lisa Gutierrez
April 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 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
Verb
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These panels feed electricity to a charge controller, which manages how the battery is charged to prevent overcharging.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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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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“Overloading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overloading. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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