Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtaxing
Verb
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If students have to hunt for support, wait days for answers or navigate bureaucratic handoffs, the institution is effectively taxing them for having a life outside the classroom.—
Ian Gibson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026 -
Some of Mejia's priorities include taxing billionaires, raising wages and universal childcare and healthcare.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Even if the food is technically disposal-safe, overloading your unit can cause it to jam.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Avoid overloading the disposal and only grind small food scraps to prevent clogs and motor strain.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sheridan blamed the settlement for overburdening the department.—
Rafael Carranza,
ProPublica,
26 Mar. 2026
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Security concerns and overburdening the area also contributed to the Rose Bowl’s limited schedule.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s crucial energy infrastructure suffered a series of strikes, hampering its oil and gas production and exports, even as crude prices climbed.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Brian Hooker reported his wife missing on Sunday, April 5, saying she had been swept away from a dingy which lost power the night before, hampering his ability to seek help.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Overtaxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtaxing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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