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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By overloading the left flank, England pull opponents towards one side which has also enabled them to switch it to the opposite side for team-mates in space – often two against two.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
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
A lack of building maintenance, water leaks, structural overloading, corruption regarding issuing of permits, as well as the overall chaotic state of affairs in much of government may also play a role.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
These are what allow golfers to generate speed without overloading the body.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 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
