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as in overloaded
to fill or load to excess
it is important that you bring on the hike plenty of food and water, but don't overburden your pack with unnecessary gear
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Recent Examples of overburdened
Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The Carnegie Council noted that the concept of the human in the loop can become a myth if human cognitive capabilities are overburdened.
—Brian Jackson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Underfunded and overburdened, the sector is far from delivering on its core and fundamental mission, which is to continuously improve and better the lives of patients.
—Zameer Rizvi, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In an industry overburdened by regulatory requirements and financial constraints, patient experience often takes a backseat.
—Chris Bowen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Think about Black and brown communities that are overburdened by diabetes and hypertension, and their pharmacies are closing.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
This leaves them overburdened, over worked, and saddled with unfunded mandates.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
Most troubling, though, are the risks that carbon capture and storage infrastructure pose to California communities already overburdened by fossil fuel pollution.
—Nayamin Martinez, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
This is a symptom of teachers being overburdened and not supported.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
Verb
They are already overburdened with juggling business goals, employees’ individual needs, return to in-office transitions and more.
—Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The Carnegie Council noted that the concept of the human in the loop can become a myth if human cognitive capabilities are overburdened.
—Brian Jackson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Underfunded and overburdened, the sector is far from delivering on its core and fundamental mission, which is to continuously improve and better the lives of patients.
—Zameer Rizvi, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In an industry overburdened by regulatory requirements and financial constraints, patient experience often takes a backseat.
—Chris Bowen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Think about Black and brown communities that are overburdened by diabetes and hypertension, and their pharmacies are closing.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
This leaves them overburdened, over worked, and saddled with unfunded mandates.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
Most troubling, though, are the risks that carbon capture and storage infrastructure pose to California communities already overburdened by fossil fuel pollution.
—Nayamin Martinez, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
This is a symptom of teachers being overburdened and not supported.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overburdened
Adjective
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That’s a lot of CO2, something airlines are increasingly worried about.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
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Extending safety Kyle Hamilton is likely a top priority for the Ravens' front office, but Hamilton isn't too worried about his contract.—
Brian Wacker,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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His is a kind of pathetic that inspires neither scorn nor pity, but a universal, sorrowful connection — his yearning for a different face is a consideration of what makes a human being legible and thus able to be understood, known, even loved.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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Predictably, the fruit began to bleed red juice into the snow, creating crimson red rings around the snowman's eyes, giving him a sorrowful look.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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A day after Gary Sanchez struck out with the bases loaded in the first inning of an ALCS loss to the Houston Astros, Gil called in to contend Yankees manager Aaron Boone should have pinch hit for the catcher.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Considering how loaded the West is, adding Butler to the mix could be the difference between being truly competitive or seeing another early playoff exit.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Barring an upset by a very capable Fremont-Oakland team, the two juggernauts from Alameda County’s biggest city should once again duke it out in the postseason.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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That’s not a 50-50 ball; that’s a 33.3-66.6 ball, and Xavier Worthy pulled the upset.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Socially anxious and snobby, Victoria is dedicated to keeping her three children on the same affluent life path she's followed.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Bowen Yang and Andy Samberg’s ’80s-pop-style music video about how everyone who has ever worked on SNL has been an anxious mess was an instant classic.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Finally, The Lost Symbol’s Ashley Zukerman plays Belle’s husband, a man who comes across as long-suffering, willfully ignorant, and, frankly, a total dope.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2025
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Together, Aoun and Salam could usher in a new era for their country and its long-suffering residents.—
Hanin Ghaddar,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Ever since the end of World War II, a long parade of American presidents saw first the Soviet Union and then, after a brief and illusory interregnum, its successor Russia as a force to be wary of, at the very least.—
Peter Baker,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Better Business Bureau advises consumers to be wary of unsolicited calls from people claiming to be with the College Board.—
Jan Diaz,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Others are concerned they aren't allowed to ask questions in writing.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Instead of wondering about Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift, the possibility of an engagement between the two, or Kelce’s feelings about the Super Bowl loss, fans were more concerned about the possibility that Kelce had played his last name in the NFL.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Overburdened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overburdened. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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