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
Regular, moderate movement improves circulation and waste elimination without overloading the system.
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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
This includes high heat, harsh detergents, overloading a washer, and heavy-duty spinning.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
The key is to use the information judiciously without overloading the audience with facts and statistics.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Be cognizant of overloading extension cords and be careful to keep heaters and flammable items away from other heat-generating devices.
—Lauren Caruba, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
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
This includes high heat, harsh detergents, overloading a washer, and heavy-duty spinning.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
The key is to use the information judiciously without overloading the audience with facts and statistics.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Be cognizant of overloading extension cords and be careful to keep heaters and flammable items away from other heat-generating devices.
—Lauren Caruba, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overloading
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Aramco has been redirecting oil cargoes to Red Sea facilities on Saudi Arabia’s west coast to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, with eight supertankers loading from the area this month.—
Christine Burke,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Yes, blueberries are great, but the key isn’t loading up on a single fruit.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
7 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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With a relatively small squad to pick from, Slot has tried to rotate where possible to avoid overburdening anyone but the pool of available talent is limited.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 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 11 Mar. 2026.
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