as in to load
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 overload
JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
But how does this kind of compulsive overload develop?
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
Arsenal’s overload towards the near post only needed a block from Partey on De Ligt (United No 4) and a slight nudge from Timber (yellow) on Hojlund because Rice’s delivery was accurate.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
According to the brand, the indigo ingredient poses no risk of color overload.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for overload 
Noun
What can past eras of information overload teach students about critically consuming content in the present?
—JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
But how does this kind of compulsive overload develop?
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
Arsenal’s overload towards the near post only needed a block from Partey on De Ligt (United No 4) and a slight nudge from Timber (yellow) on Hojlund because Rice’s delivery was accurate.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
According to the brand, the indigo ingredient poses no risk of color overload.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for overload
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overload
Verb
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Lawrence’s two pistols were examined and found to be loaded correctly and functioning properly.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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Despite clearly not being a fan of van life, Kylie, who shares daughters Bennett, 23 months, Elliotte, 3, and Wyatt, 5, with Jason, knows a smaller car isn't going to cut it when loading in all of her car seats later this year.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Panama Canal has a long history of sea creatures voyaging through as stowaways on ships’ hulls and in their ballast tanks: oysters from the Indo-Pacific, jellyfish from the Black Sea, worms from mud flats in the Netherlands.—
Charlie Cordero,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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The vessel's captain said on Sunday there was a leak in the fourth cargo tank and oil was leaking into the ballast tank although no fuel spilt into the water and none of the 14 crew members was in danger, according to the Baza Telegram channel.—
Tim Ryan,
Newsweek,
18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This imbalance can erode the sense of equality and mutual respect that healthy relationships rely on, leaving one partner overburdened and the other disconnected.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The following year saw a 48.5% drop, likely due to the tendency to avoid medical care to not overburden medical providers or risk getting sick during the Covid-19 pandemic, Whitlock said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
30 Oct. 2024
Noun
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He will be required to make a public service announcement about the dangers of driving impaired, pay a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge and complete 25 hours of community service at the non-profit of his choice.—
John Russell,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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The group said existing law did not allow for the surcharges.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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And here’s a pro-tip for the kids: stuff your pockets with sweets from the candy bar!—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Someone had put Pace’s body in three garbage bags before stuffing her in the suitcase in the fetal position, with her ankles shackled to her wrist and arm, Wamp described.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2025
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On Thursday, Newsom was in the L.A. area to sign a $2.5 billion wildfire recovery bill package into law.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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The cable giant announced the launch of Sports & News TV, a new video package for Xfinity Internet broadband customers that includes 50-plus live news, sports and broadcast channels, plus access to Peacock.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Seagate announced shipments of Exos M hard disk drives, HDD, samples to customers with up to 36TB storage capacity.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Though fruit containers have proven reliable, drug traffickers also hide cocaine in shipments of cocoa beans, coffee, fish and porcelain vases, according to Izvestia's sources.—
Jon Jackson,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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The rescue centers said they have been overwhelmed with donations, including bales of hay, blankets and pet food.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC News,
11 Jan. 2025
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Supima is solely grown in the United States, and each bale of cotton grown in the U.S. is assigned a Permanent Bale Identification (PBI) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Dec. 2024
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“Overload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overload. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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