Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtaxing
Verb
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Chu cautioned Entertainment Weekly last year that For Good, which is adapted from the second act of the Broadway smash, would be emotionally taxing, more so than the first film.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025 -
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy attributed the taxing Chicago Cubs series as a big reason his team got swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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To give Kerkez credit, the Hungary international did well to head two crosses clear in the final stage of the game, with Everton players similarly overloading that far side.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Stick to cold or warm water and avoid overloading the washer for best results.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many surrounding communities have successfully implemented similar programs, leading to more diverse housing options without overburdening taxpayers.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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Conversely, an organized return and reintegration process could allow Syria to achieve lasting economic and political stability without overburdening the state’s institutions, Syrian civil society, or aid agencies.—
Jesse Marks,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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With injuries and inconsistency hampering the wide receiver corps, the Commanders are set to host former Tennessee Titans first-round draft pick Treylon Burks.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant secretary with the Department of Homeland Security, claimed that the demonstrators were preventing an ICE vehicle from leaving the federal facility and hampering operations.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Overtaxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtaxing. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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