How to Use overfill in a Sentence

overfill

verb
  • He overfilled the pail and the water spilled out.
  • Don’t overfill your gas tank, which can cause spills and waste.
    — Dallas News, 9 Mar. 2022
  • Just make sure not to overfill, so those peaches stay sealed in.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
  • The pair left with a space heater and a bag overfilled with scrap metal.
    — Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
  • If your model uses a bag, make sure it is not overfilled.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
  • Grill them about the perils of overfilling the spool.
    — The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Alesia overfilled the pans, which means the muffins look atrocious.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Some fails stem from people overfilling the molds.
    — Lisa Gutierrez april 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Tame Your Brows Don’t overfill them — just brush them up.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Some liquid is required to build the pressure, but do not overfill the pot.
    — Roxanne Wyss and Kathy Moore, kansascity, 23 May 2017
  • That day, another noisy flow of magma left the sill and overfilled the dike.
    — Robin George Andrews, Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Also, be careful not to overfill a trash can, which can lead to bags breaking.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Also, be careful not to overfill a trash can, which can lead to bags breaking.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
  • When asked to load eggs into a carton, a robot once chose to overfill the box and force it to shut.
    — Will Knight, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The city’s best practices are not to overfill the barns and that the salt is pushed back into the barns and away from the doors.
    — Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Feb. 2022
  • Children are not cars whose gas tanks can simply be carelessly overfilled.
    — Lauren Arikan, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
  • When using a regular blender, work in batches and don’t overfill.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Toilet paper goes right into the film baggy – just don't overfill!
    — New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
  • But don't be tempted to overfill, as your pie may crack and filling may come spilling out during the baking process.
    — Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 10 Mar. 2021
  • In fact you’re actively encouraged not to overfill your days.
    — Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026
  • Avoid overfilling your equipment and gas can as the fuel tank needs room for the gas to expand in hot weather.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2023
  • The state’s older women’s prison has less than half as many beds as the new prison, is overfilled, and only has a third as much space.
    — Jon Kamp, WSJ, 27 July 2017
  • The tricks are to not overfill the leaves, to roll them tightly and to approach each one with utter confidence.
    — Yasmin Khan, WSJ, 12 May 2021
  • On the much larger ground floor, the curation is overfilled with Metro’s roster.
    — Roberta Smith, New York Times, 13 July 2017
  • Just be careful not to overfill it, as the lid’s lock is somewhat flimsy and will pop off if the water level is too high.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023
  • Fill each indentation with about a half teaspoon jam; be careful not to overfill as the jam will spread while baking.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Just be sure to wash towels according to color and never overfill the machine.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Just be sure to wash towels according to color and never overfill the machine.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Keep in Mind Planters overfill easily in heavy rain and there’s not an easy way to drain excess water.
    — Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
  • When overfilled, food particles can be transferred from one dish to another while running.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2026

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