as in to load
to fill or load to excess
try not to overload your backpack, or you could end up with back problems
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Recent Examples of overload
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Rather than abruptly overloading or aggressively derating during compressor startup surges, the system dynamically adjusted charging behavior, then smoothly ramped charging speeds back up moments later.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
While diet alone is not the sole cause of iron overload, rare cases indicate that individuals might be at risk of developing the condition as a result of intense iron consumption.
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Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Verb
Avoid overloading the boat – too much weight can make a vessel unstable.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Rather than abruptly overloading or aggressively derating during compressor startup surges, the system dynamically adjusted charging behavior, then smoothly ramped charging speeds back up moments later.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Noun
One of the earliest signs that the new Supergirl will be an uninspired slog is the overload of blobby alien dirtbags, grotesque creatures that look like they were refused admission to the Mos Eisley Cantina in the original Star Wars movie.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
While diet alone is not the sole cause of iron overload, rare cases indicate that individuals might be at risk of developing the condition as a result of intense iron consumption.
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Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overload
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Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
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Whether it's stored inside an apartment, packed into an SUV for a weekend getaway, or loaded into an RV before hitting the road, its compact folding frame makes transportation and storage remarkably simple.
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More than 500 vessels are waiting to leave the Gulf, including more than 100 laden tankers and around 100 in ballast that could load new cargo.
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There’s a case for a short-term overpay — say, two years and $50 million — to give Miami enough ballast to salary match in trades later.
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The Legislature has repeatedly rejected stiffer criminal penalties for wayward operators and stymied efforts to let cities or counties pick up enforcement slack when state inspectors are overburdened.
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In January 2025, a federal judge ruled that portion of the ordinance overburdens free speech rights by prohibiting anyone from providing any lecture in any San Diego public park or beach.
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In light of these moves, the $200 surcharge feels like a relatively small ongoing cost to receive the biggest software update to the iPhone in years.
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The surcharge, imposed on non-primary residences valued by the city at more than $1 million, was first proposed in April, approved in May and officially took effect this week.
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All explore Sicilian heart and heritage through Canadian ingredients, evident in dishes like smart pinwheels of bucatini stuffed with sea urchin and rock crab and crisped to order.
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Her feed is stuffed with photos of her biking, skiing, climbing, working out, often in outfits from Skinfit, from which her followers can get ten per cent off.
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While the streaming service recently eliminated its free trial directly through the site, customers who sign up for one of DirecTV’s Signature packages will get three months of Paramount+ Premium included at no cost.
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Included in the Distributed Digital Systems (DDiS) program package, the control system supervises and manages installations in the fields of energy, propulsion, diving safety and auxiliary systems.
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Last July, the Reno Police Department in Nevada said in a news release that a truck shipment managed by Ceva Logistics that contained about $15 million in semiconductors and Apple products was stolen.
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The first shipment of Senda soccer balls arrived in May 2011.
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The Green Mountains, hay bales, cows, and barns immediately calmed my mind and gave the kids a place to run around and have fun.
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According to the latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Senegal is anticipated to produce around 55,000 bales of cotton fiber, equivalent to nearly 12,500 metric tons during the 2026-2027 season.
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“Overload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overload. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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