overfilling
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Spoon a modest amount of jam into each center; resist overfilling, since hot jam often seemingly has ambitions of its own.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Be sure to keep your fridge around 35-38 degrees F, and avoid overfilling to allow for sufficient airflow, which removes moisture and prevents mold growth, Lambertini advises.
From National Geographic ● Nov. 10, 2023
Avoid overfilling the washing machine, stick to low temperatures and handwash your delicates.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 12, 2020
I cannot let the gloom of his guilt grow here, mutating into something grotesque and overfilling the space in my memories where happier times ought to be.
From Nature ● Jun. 4, 2019
It was a sudden torrential rain, overfilling the river, and Toby couldn’t stop the water from coming over the banks.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
