overload
verb (used with object)
to load to excess; overburden.
overloading
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present participleof overload.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He also said that the maximum capacities of passenger boats should be clearly indicated to avoid overloading, which is often one of the causes when boats capsize.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
There’s a chunk of code for a memory system to keep the context of conversations going without overloading the AI with too much information—a problem known to amplify hallucinations and reduce the effectiveness of guardrails.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
During the six-week break he focused on strengthening work and controlled hitting to maintain timing without overloading the joint.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
But the biggest mistake many of us make is overloading the dishwasher, she says.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
Meaning: They don’t need as much of their brains to process information and therefore might be able to add on more tasks without overloading the system.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
