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adjective

Definition of overloadednext
as in overcrowded

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overloaded

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verb

past tense of overload
as in overburdened
to fill or load to excess try not to overload your backpack, or you could end up with back problems

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  1. overcrowded
  2. overburdened
  3. loaded
  4. crowded
Adjective
  • Thousands of Syrians were detained without trial, many of them held in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions, often for years.
    — William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Set in the country’s most overcrowded hotel, a young Dr. Parker (Haley Louise Jones) is looking to kick off her life in the big city after problems in her personal life back in Munich.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
Definition of overcrowded
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
Definition of overburdened
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of loaded
Adjective
  • The key to standing out in a crowded marketplace is crafting a narrative that makes the case for why your diverse experiences and strengths are assets.
    — Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The celebrity tequila world is over-saturated, to say the least, but there are some brands in this crowded field that are actually worth checking out.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2025
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