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

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

“It can be an overload to voters where they hit that tipping point where they’re no longer interested,” Flynn said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

This gave Spurs an overload against Villa's front two again, this time higher up the pitch.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

They emerge when effort gradually increases—when endurance, strength or skill expand over time in what is called progressive overload.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

If, of course, your definition of groovy is sensory overload.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen




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