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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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
As populations age, healthcare systems become overburdened, and governments fail to sufficiently expand or change those systems, preventing preventable diseases is more vital than ever.

— Tim Brinkhof, Time, 23 July 2026

Definition of overburden

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The California Democratic Party’s executive board voted Sunday to support a ballot measure that would tax billionaire’s wealth to help plug looming healthcare cuts.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The pathway to adoption resembles that of a sales tax, with the addition of repealing the 2017 statewide ban on taxing food and beverages.

— Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of tax

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Powerful winds continued to whip up the flames and hamper aerial operations.

— Thomas Adamson, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Islamabad — Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak located four bodies Friday and were continuing to search for the others despite adverse weather that hampered helicopter flights, officials said.

— CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026

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