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overload

[oh-ver-lohd, oh-ver-lohd] / ˌoʊ vərˈloʊd, ˈoʊ vərˌloʊd /
VERB
weigh down
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VERB
encumber
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I didn’t know about some of the symptoms, like foot pain or sensory overload.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

The cuteness overload in the AI space comes as companies are looking to shift the public’s negative perception of the technology.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026

The borough’s “Backyard Explorers Microschool” promises preschoolers “a place where they can get away from the sensory overload and just play freely.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Smith, who now suffers from sensory overload and low energy, said he thinks of the incident every time he looks in the mirror.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

Just as the complexity of the mess Fve dragged everybody into begins to overload my brain, a distant chain of explosions sends a tremor through the room.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

Under Pochettino, the U.S. approach was defined by an aggressive pressing system and tactical fluidity, with the team building from a back-three structure that freed its wing backs to exploit overloads when pushing forward.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

PSG's fluid attackers either dropped deep or moved to one side of the pitch, creating overloads around Liverpool's midfield.

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026

Patients also recovered more quickly from metabolic crises, i.e., overloads of the energy metabolism, which can suddenly worsen the course of this disorder.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 31, 2026

Strong solar storms however bring more than just stunning light displays -- they can also disrupt communication systems and cause satellite malfunctions and power grid overloads.

From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025

If the child be sick, and yet be thriving, it is a proof that he overloads his stomach.

From Advice to a Mother on the Management of Her Children by Pye Henry Chavasse

Piling dumpsters, bins and barriers in front of their schools, or carrying often humorous signs at protests, pupils have complained about absent teachers, overloaded timetables, overcrowded classes and dilapidated classrooms, among other grievances.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Today, the Chinese market is overloaded with brands, both foreign and domestic, and is characterised by cut-throat competition.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

I pulled out my Verizon flip phone and tried to call my dad, but the cellular networks were overloaded and I couldn’t get a signal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

The Dollywood website became overloaded Tuesday and was inaccessible for several hours.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026

My head is tight like my brain is overloaded.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

Arsenal are overloading the right side of the pitch with their right-back, holding midfielder, number ten, and right winger all providing support for striker Kai Havertz on the ball.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

I’m not overloading my body like I used to in the past.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

The introduction of water marshals to oversee terminals and prevent overloading has not yet made a difference.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

During the six-week break he focused on strengthening work and controlled hitting to maintain timing without overloading the joint.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026

It felt cold, which probably meant it was so hot it was overloading Annabeth’s nerves.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan


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