as in loading
to fill or load to excess
try not to overload your backpack, or you could end up with back problems
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Recent Examples of overloading
Be sure to separate and sort your laundry properly to avoid overloading.
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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.
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Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Avoid overloading the boat – too much weight can make a vessel unstable.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Rather than abruptly overloading or aggressively derating during compressor startup surges, the system dynamically adjusted charging behavior, then smoothly ramped charging speeds back up moments later.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Early in its founding in New York City in 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals advocated for the city's horses, rallying against overloading the horse carts and supplying the animals with drinking water.
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Andrea Sachs The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
The combo of overloading the midfield, keeping possession, counterpressing swiftly and making chances count is where this game is won.
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Dean Jones,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
To get the most out of a quick wash, use less detergent (preferably liquid or HE), avoid overloading, and don’t rely on it for sanitizing or deep cleaning.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Avoid overloading to prevent slower drying.
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Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
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
Avoid overloading the boat – too much weight can make a vessel unstable.
—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Rather than abruptly overloading or aggressively derating during compressor startup surges, the system dynamically adjusted charging behavior, then smoothly ramped charging speeds back up moments later.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Early in its founding in New York City in 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals advocated for the city's horses, rallying against overloading the horse carts and supplying the animals with drinking water.
—
Andrea Sachs The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
The combo of overloading the midfield, keeping possession, counterpressing swiftly and making chances count is where this game is won.
—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
To get the most out of a quick wash, use less detergent (preferably liquid or HE), avoid overloading, and don’t rely on it for sanitizing or deep cleaning.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Avoid overloading to prevent slower drying.
—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for 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.
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How to Start Rucking Safely Experts recommend conditioning the body before loading up a pack, especially for men over 40 returning to exercise.
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The concept has overwhelmingly blurred the lines between professional and personal hours for physicians, overburdening an already tenuous workforce.
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Sheridan blamed the settlement for overburdening the department.
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Some fails stem from people overfilling the molds.
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To reduce ice crystal formation and freezer burn, use airtight packaging and avoid overfilling the freezer so air can circulate properly.
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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.
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Like conventional antitrust enforcers, Lynn faulted these corporate behemoths for overcharging consumers, undercutting their competition, and preventing innovation.
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“Overloading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overloading. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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