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as in to overload
to fill or load to excess
overfilled the wheelbarrow with bricks until finally no one could push it
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as in to spill
to flow over the brim or top of
water overfilled the tub and poured onto the floor
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Recent Examples of overfill
However, these measurements aren't always the rule for others, and glasses are often overfilled at restaurants, bars, and homes all too often, according to De Lavallade.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024
To ensure that winter runoff doesn’t overfill the Verde reservoirs, SRP releases more water from their dams and saves water in the Salt reservoirs.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
When asked to load eggs into a carton, a robot once chose to overfill the box and force it to shut.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
This then causes an unnatural-looking or overfilled appearance, such as pillow face.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024
To ensure that winter runoff doesn’t overfill the Verde reservoirs, SRP releases more water from their dams and saves water in the Salt reservoirs.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
When asked to load eggs into a carton, a robot once chose to overfill the box and force it to shut.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
This then causes an unnatural-looking or overfilled appearance, such as pillow face.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for overfill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overfill
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The war has spilled over into the wider region, putting Israel in conflict with key Hamas backer Iran, as well as Tehran proxies such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen.—
Sophie Tanno and Mick Krever,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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The frustration and tears would often spill over and the kids sometimes had a tough time, too!—
Renee Winick,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The deal reportedly loads an extra $2 billion of debt onto Cotiviti's balance sheet — bringing total debt to $7 billion and giving its PE backers very little room for error.—
Claire Rychlewski,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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There were also complications in loading the set only the field, car and all, which has under 10 feet of clearance space at the one tunnel the stadium has leading into the area.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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Our hearts are overflowing with love for you, baby Athena.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Donation sites are overflowing with goods and turning away volunteers.—
Kate Lavelle,
Glamour,
31 Jan. 2025
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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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All are overworked, because of a long history of overburdening and underpaying a workforce that is mostly seasonal.—
Jay Balagna,
The Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Virgen Viera was scanning her phone for updates about the crash when photos and videos began flooding social media.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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The massive hole in the house left the basement flooded and destroyed.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape, or form.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Over a dozen stores across North Carolina must pay up after overcharging customers.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Overfill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overfill. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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