as in to overload
to fill or load to excess
it is important that you bring on the hike plenty of food and water, but don't overburden your pack with unnecessary gear
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of overburden
State agencies are already overburdened, McCrady said, and adding more responsibilities will put Northwest Indiana communities at a disadvantage.
—
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Voters were concerned for their schools being overburdened by many multiple foreign languages in their classrooms.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
But Foster encouraged the team not to overburden the clients with choice at the coming meeting.
—Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Lofty goals that lack actionable plans or clear benchmarks may overburden employees, leading to frustration and burnout.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overburden
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Voters were concerned for their schools being overburdened by many multiple foreign languages in their classrooms.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
But Foster encouraged the team not to overburden the clients with choice at the coming meeting.
—Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Lofty goals that lack actionable plans or clear benchmarks may overburden employees, leading to frustration and burnout.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overburden
Cite this Entry
“Overburden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overburden. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share