OVERTAX Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

overtax

verb

Definition of overtax

as in to overload

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Recent Examples of overtax More than 100,000 Detroit residents lost homes in that crisis, and homeowners were overtaxed by at least $600 million between 2010 and 2016. — Donovan McCarty, The Conversation, 22 June 2026 Businesses and citizens can’t thrive when they are overtaxed and overregulated. — Anissa Rivera, Oc Register, 6 May 2026 Polling finds Americans still feel they are overtaxed Despite the value of tax breaks, public reaction has been lukewarm. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026 For many reasons Texans are overtaxed as witnessed by the governor claiming surpluses. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overtax

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That misconceived rogue-robot sequel to the campy 2022 treat diluted the original’s cheeky horror comedy by overloading on messy espionage elements.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Even leave-in masks, which are designed for daily use, should be applied according to your hair’s needs; overloading can leave strands greasy or limp.

— Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of overload

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The former Florida Gator will help the Panthers get through training camp and through their next three preseason games without overburdening backup Kenny Pickett and starter Bryce Young.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026
Fuel supply risks Adding nuclear battleships to the US defense load directly risks the AUKUS partnership by overburdening key industrial assets.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

Definition of overburden

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Hemp beverages would be taxed at a rate of 8 cents per milligram of THC.

— A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
But given the public interest in solving this challenge, there is a case for taxing the training of frontier AI models and devoting the proceeds to additional research at government AI oversight institutes or universities.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of tax

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The authors of the Sierra Avalanche Center report noted their investigation was hampered by an inability to interview the survivors, including the one surviving guide.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
The lack of open pores in the soil also hampers the movement of air and water.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

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