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overfilled

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verb

past tense of overfill

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of overfilled
Adjective
Over time, unused clothes cause the space to become overfilled and a chaotic wreck. Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 28 May 2026 Smart, anti-theft crossbody bags An overfilled tote can easily turn into a black hole mid-travel—everything sinks to the bottom, and nothing feels secure. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026 Natural-looking, minimally invasive rejuvenation, without the overfilled look. Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
In June 2025, nearly 5,000 gallons of diesel were spilled from the Johns Hopkins University campus when a contractor overfilled emergency generators. Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 26 June 2026 If your model uses a bag, make sure it is not overfilled. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 When overfilled, food particles can be transferred from one dish to another while running. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 Children are not cars whose gas tanks can simply be carelessly overfilled. Lauren Arikan, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026 The facility had overfilled cooked steak improperly cooling in a five-inch depth pan in the walk-in cooler. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026 Alesia overfilled the pans, which means the muffins look atrocious. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026 Check the load to determine if the washer is overfilled, if the laundry is unevenly distributed, or if there are any heavy items on one side of the washer. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025 The Lincoln Oasis rest area on I-80/294 is often overfilled with demand for truck parking, and there’s a two-hour limit on spaces, Rozek said. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overfilled
Adjective
  • Between humid weather, overstuffed suitcases, and long travel days, wrinkle-resistant pieces that still feel breathable are essential.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • Nachos, liquid cheese, enchiladas drowned in red gravy and overstuffed burritos — top of mind when some people think of Mexican food — were completely foreign to them.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Swollen or tender nodes at the neck, armpits or groin signal that the body’s filtration sites are overloaded or actively fighting something, per Cleveland Clinic.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
  • His knack of finding the ball in the right place at the right time in the opposition box has already yielded two goals, and Marcelo Bielsa’s team are not exactly overloaded with reliable goalscorers.
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • Social media was flooded with images and footage of guests making the pilgrimage to MSG.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Adjective
  • One of Cash’s interests, carried over from Earth Angel, her 2023 debut book of short stories, is an overflowing index of animal references.
    Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
  • And Zermatt itself also has pockets of traditional charm, with streets lined with chalet after chalet and overflowing flower boxes.
    Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The implosion came in the third inning when Manaea loaded the bases with two outs, with the Mets already down 1-0.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
  • Webb allowed three straight singles following McCarthy’s homer, then walked a batter with the bases loaded to gift the Rockies their second run.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • But Trump’s frustrations with Senate Republicans spilled over during a closed-door caucus lunch on Capitol Hill last month.
    Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
  • Jewelry designer and ballet dancer Jamie Wolf spilled about Portman’s ring to HuffPost in a 2012 interview.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • Deadly boating tragedies are common in the central African country, where late-night travels and overcrowded vessels are often blamed.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Many migrants arrive after crossing the Mediterranean in overcrowded boats and makeshift vessels.
    Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • But those customs brokers are overburdened now with such requests, and many have told their clients to create their own accounts and pursue the refunds themselves.
    Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Already, the department is overburdened, leaving the responsibility for handling many attacks by wolves and other predators to local law enforcement, said David Bess, a retired chief of CDFW’s enforcement division.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Overfilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overfilled. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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