overburdening

verb

present participle of overburden
as in overloading
to fill or load to excess it is important that you bring on the hike plenty of food and water, but don't overburden your pack with unnecessary gear

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Recent Examples of overburdening Sheridan blamed the settlement for overburdening the department. — Rafael Carranza, ProPublica, 26 Mar. 2026 With a relatively small squad to pick from, Slot has tried to rotate where possible to avoid overburdening anyone but the pool of available talent is limited. — James Pearce, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026 Security concerns and overburdening the area also contributed to the Rose Bowl’s limited schedule. — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026 The concept has overwhelmingly blurred the lines between professional and personal hours for physicians, overburdening an already tenuous workforce. — Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Those factors make the drone ideal for swarming and overburdening aerial defenses, with each drone intercepted also representing a more valuable defense asset expended. — Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026 Republicans, who hold a super-minority in the Legislature and have long raised concerns about taxes and regulations overburdening California businesses, will likely oppose any tax bills. — Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overburdening
  1. overloading
  2. loading
  3. overfilling
  4. overcharging
  5. burdening
Verb
  • Be sure to separate and sort your laundry properly to avoid overloading.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
  • In a cautionary tale of what can happen when overloading a young talent, however, injuries severely blighted Ansu’s legacy at the Spotify Camp Nou.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of overloading
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  • Cihlar recommends beginners avoid loading up too soon, while men who are already regularly active and lift weights can typically handle a 20- or 30-pound plate from the start.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • How to Start Rucking Safely Experts recommend conditioning the body before loading up a pack, especially for men over 40 returning to exercise.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of loading
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  • Some fails stem from people overfilling the molds.
    — Lisa Gutierrez April 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
  • To reduce ice crystal formation and freezer burn, use airtight packaging and avoid overfilling the freezer so air can circulate properly.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Definition of overfilling
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  • The insurance commissioner plays the vital role of making sure that insurance companies aren’t overcharging consumers and unjustifiably denying claims after policyholders’ premiums are paid.
    — Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
  • Like conventional antitrust enforcers, Lynn faulted these corporate behemoths for overcharging consumers, undercutting their competition, and preventing innovation.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Definition of overcharging
Verb
  • Simultaneously, electricity prices continue to outpace inflation, burdening families across the country.
    — Rachel Mural, Fortune, 21 June 2026
  • Now, in a June 18 letter to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division accused the league of potentially burdening the religious rights of the Giants players.
    — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of burdening

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