overload
verb (used with object)
to load to excess; overburden.
Example Sentences
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Under Pochettino, the U.S. approach was defined by an aggressive pressing system and tactical fluidity, with the team building from a back-three structure that freed its wing backs to exploit overloads when pushing forward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Patients also recovered more quickly from metabolic crises, i.e., overloads of the energy metabolism, which can suddenly worsen the course of this disorder.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 31, 2026
Strong solar storms however bring more than just stunning light displays -- they can also disrupt communication systems and cause satellite malfunctions and power grid overloads.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025
But regardless of who plays, opponents would still be able to create midfield overloads by using the same rotations with which City and Fulham have found success.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2025
He fills his eyes with their light; he overloads his mind with a calculation of their distances;—then he lets his head fall once more.
From The Temptation of St. Antony or A Revelation of the Soul by Gustave Flaubert
