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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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Even the best analysts have off-days, caused by either fatigue, distraction or cognitive overload.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Neurodiverse people can become overwhelmed or distressed when surrounded by large numbers of people, which can bring on sensory overload or panic attacks.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Along with sensory overload and ravenous hunger, I felt something unexpected: a sense of déjà vu.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

He made his return in Copper Mountain in November, but the federation said the latest injury was caused by "an overload".

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

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

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen




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