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overloaded

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verb

past tense of overload
as in overburdened
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 Synonyms for overloaded
Adjective
  • Blame it on the mass tourism that has led to overcrowded summer destinations and a reluctance among some savvier travelers to join the fray.
    Everett Potter, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Come relaxed, not stressed from a ride in an overcrowded Métro or a taxi that has been trapped in central Paris’s gridlock.
    Elaine Sciolino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • They are already overburdened with juggling business goals, employees’ individual needs, return to in-office transitions and more.
    Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Carnegie Council noted that the concept of the human in the loop can become a myth if human cognitive capabilities are overburdened.
    Brian Jackson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • A day after Gary Sanchez struck out with the bases loaded in the first inning of an ALCS loss to the Houston Astros, Gil called in to contend Yankees manager Aaron Boone should have pinch hit for the catcher.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Considering how loaded the West is, adding Butler to the mix could be the difference between being truly competitive or seeing another early playoff exit.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Personal branding and thought leadership consulting Personal branding and thought leadership consulting are in high demand as professionals and entrepreneurs recognize the need to stand out in crowded markets.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
  • An upholstered stool, for instance, can bring a burst of color without making the space feel crowded.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Overloaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overloaded. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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