overburden
verb (used with object)
to load with too great a burden; overload.
overburdened
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past participleof overburden.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof overburden.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
Example Sentences
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
He said the government was "passing the buck to overstretched schools and overburdened teachers", adding that they were being asked to adapt without clear expectations of what an inclusive school must provide.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The industry went through a difficult time in the 2010s because of overburdened balance sheets, and now many companies are staying lean to be flexible for the future.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
Still, she added, for the overburdened court system, “It’s a game changer.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026
It was early autumn, years ago, during a rare year when a late frost in the springtime had not killed the orchards, and the trees were almost overburdened with glistening fruit.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
