overload
verb (used with object)
to load to excess; overburden.
overloaded
Example Sentences
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Since late September, pupils have barred the entrances to their schools, complaining of teacher absences, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings ill-adapted to rising temperatures, among other grievances.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
Today, the Chinese market is overloaded with brands, both foreign and domestic, and is characterised by cut-throat competition.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Theaters are overloaded with options and awards-season buzz starts to build as acclaimed films from festivals like Cannes hit screens nationwide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
The Dollywood website became overloaded Tuesday and was inaccessible for several hours.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
My head is tight like my brain is overloaded.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
