overtaxed 1 of 2

overtaxed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of overtax

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtaxed
Adjective
  • Why does almost every punch line feel overworked and underdeveloped?
    Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 May 2026
  • After Raymond wrapped, Heaton joined actor Kelsey Grammer on Fox's Back to You before finding a new home on the small screen as an overworked mom on ABC's The Middle, which also lasted nine seasons, from 2009 to 2018.
    Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Verb
  • But those customs brokers are overburdened now with such requests, and many have told their clients to create their own accounts and pursue the refunds themselves.
    Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Already, the department is overburdened, leaving the responsibility for handling many attacks by wolves and other predators to local law enforcement, said David Bess, a retired chief of CDFW’s enforcement division.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Research shows over half of American travelers feel exhausted, with one in five admitting to booking a trip out of anger.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • But Raj is feverish, foggy, and exhausted.
    Bruce Weinstein, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Be Ruthless About Clutter No design trick can compete with a room that's overloaded with stuff, says Taylor.
    Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
  • If the wash is too short, too cold, or overloaded, oils and odors remain in the fabric.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • Wall Street will be watching to see if Amazon can further cement itself as consumers' to-go destination for everyday essentials at a time when inflation-weary shoppers are focused on value.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 22 June 2026
  • For our weary eyeballs, strained and tired from long periods locked onto screens, rest and relaxation can do wonders.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • But those transfers don’t determine when income is taxed.
    Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 June 2026
  • Because they are structured this way, these platforms can operate across the United States and are taxed more like financial securities or futures and not gaming wages.
    Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Adjective
  • The pool was quickly closed, drained and swept.
    Tara Lynch, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • Kilian and other Tahoe-area officials said inspectors like at Meyers are an important line of defense, but said vigilance begins aboard the watercraft by ensuring that boat and gear are clean, drained and dry before moving from one body of water to another.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Slowing the virus’ spread has been hampered by the fact that there is no known treatment or vaccine for the new Bundibugyo strain.
    Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 26 June 2026
  • Peterson was considered by many the top prospect in this year’s class, but his stock was hampered by injury issues during his lone season at Kansas.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 24 June 2026
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“Overtaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtaxed. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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