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adjective

as in overworked

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verb

past tense of overtax
as in overburdened

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtaxed
  1. overworked
  2. overburdened
  3. exhausted
  4. overloaded
  5. weary
  6. taxed
  7. drained
  8. hampered
Adjective
  • It’s guaranteed to leave a smooth, humidity-resistant finish that holds up on muggy days and adds a ton of shine to dull and overworked strands.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Returning home allowed Mike to get up and walk without waiting hours for an overworked nurse to unplug a bunch of monitors, and to enjoy real food.
    — Kim Clark, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of overworked
Verb
  • People not in those team meetings won’t know if the Panthers coaches overburdened their players.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Three midfielders did arrive, but there was an assumption Willock was going to leave, so that is part of the reason why Newcastle look overburdened in that area.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of overburdened
Adjective
  • If a year in, the founder is still in every meeting and the new hire is the most exhausted person in the building, the company did not hire an operator.
    — Ken Paskins, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • That loaded the bases, and Christian Yelich then greeted an exhausted Yamamoto with a two-run single.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of exhausted
Verb
  • Electrical issues — like faulty wiring, overloaded power strips, and improper extension cord usage — are the leading cause of fatal fires so far this year.
    — Lillian Bonsignore, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • They were accused of organizing the crossing of a small boat that was unfit for navigation on the open sea, was overloaded and lacked appropriate life jackets.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of overloaded
Adjective
  • And in storm-weary Hawaii, there’s the potential for catastrophic flooding from a growing Hurricane Nolo.
    — John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • These short and intentional pauses from your tasks have been clinically proven to offer your weary brain a boost.
    — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of weary
Verb
  • Withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income, and early withdrawals may face penalties unless they’re used for qualifying expenses such as education or a first home, so families should review the tax rules before deciding how to use the money.
    — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The president's executive order now allows clear diesel users to use red diesel--and be taxed at the lower rate.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of taxed
Adjective
  • Next, let the butter melt and place the hot, drained ears of corn in the stockpot.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Feeling mentally drained or physically exhausted is something everyone experiences from time to time.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of drained
Verb
  • The domestic economy is otherwise moribund, hampered by bad debts and a shrinking labor force.
    — RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Special teams miscues and penalties once again hampered the Rams in a game that featured three touchdown passes by Matthew Stafford and a career-best 17 catches by Puka Nacua.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
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