overload

Now may not be the time to whip up your favorite cold salads or overload on the “L” in your BLTs.

From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026

In such conditions, a 49-foot boat would typically be stable and 20 passengers wouldn’t be expected to overload it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

He does not give a lot away verbally, but you can see in his eyes and body language when he is having to grapple with both his emotions and the sheer sensory overload.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

The Midwestern city of Chicago was likewise bracing for possible grid overload.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

But newer research suggests that such overload can make it harder for us to make good decisions when we are confronted with clear choices.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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

When she sets screens on the perimeter and rolls to the basket or passes from a variety of spots on the court, it overloads defenses and opens up potent offensive options for the Bruins.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 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

It overloads the machine, since the excessive current flowing through the series field tends to keep the voltage at its normal value.

From Hawkins Electrical Guide, Number One Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A Progressive Course of Study for Engineers, Electricians, Students and Those Desiring to acquire a Working Knowledge of Electricity and its Applications by Hawkins, Nehemiah

In Astana, schools are overloaded, and heating and water supply systems are struggling to cope, he said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

"But they become overloaded, so to speak. As a result, they can no longer effectively contribute to repair."

From Science Daily ● Jun. 29, 2026

Starring Milly Alcock as Superman’s antisocial cousin, the franchise’s latest installment has a lackluster storyline overloaded with jokey antics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

"I would be speaking to my defensive midfielder and saying 'I know you might be overloaded with your own man and Kane if he drops in, but we can live with that one'."

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

My head is tight like my brain is overloaded.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

A lack of building maintenance, water leaks, structural overloading, corruption regarding issuing of permits, as well as the overall chaotic state of affairs in much of government may also play a role.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026

But the biggest mistake many of us make is overloading the dishwasher, she says.

From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026

On a recent day, a group of emergency energy engineers gathered at a transformer substation to carry out repairs after residents turned on all their equipment at once when power was restored, overloading the system.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026

"One of the possible causes of the sinking of the ship was the possibility of overcapacity and overloading," Lopez told a news briefing.

From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026

Meaning: They don’t need as much of their brains to process information and therefore might be able to add on more tasks without overloading the system.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel