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as in to overload
to fill or load to excess
overfilled the wheelbarrow with bricks until finally no one could push it
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as in to spill
to flow over the brim or top of
water overfilled the tub and poured onto the floor
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Recent Examples of overfill
However, these measurements aren't always the rule for others, and glasses are often overfilled at restaurants, bars, and homes all too often, according to De Lavallade.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024
To ensure that winter runoff doesn’t overfill the Verde reservoirs, SRP releases more water from their dams and saves water in the Salt reservoirs.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
When asked to load eggs into a carton, a robot once chose to overfill the box and force it to shut.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
This then causes an unnatural-looking or overfilled appearance, such as pillow face.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024
To ensure that winter runoff doesn’t overfill the Verde reservoirs, SRP releases more water from their dams and saves water in the Salt reservoirs.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
When asked to load eggs into a carton, a robot once chose to overfill the box and force it to shut.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
This then causes an unnatural-looking or overfilled appearance, such as pillow face.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for overfill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overfill
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In the heart of Central Africa, where the Ruzizi River spills into the vast waters of Lake Tanganyika, life moves to the rhythm of nature’s merciless order.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Approximately 80 gallons of diesel spilled from the F350 during the crash, and the highway was closed for fuel clean-up and to remove vehicles from the road.—
Katie Langford,
The Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2025
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Investigators later determined that the bomb was hidden in a cassette recorder and packed in a suitcase that was loaded on a plane from Malta to Frankfurt, Germany, with no accompanying passenger.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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To get started, simply prepare your base in one of the pints, freeze for 24 hours, then load it into the machine and watch the magic happen.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Hot Springs is overflowing with scenic views and unique activities.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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Garbage was piled high, the toilet was overflowing, feces littered the house, and mold had spread throughout, the sheriff said.—
Rhiannon Saegert,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lofty goals that lack actionable plans or clear benchmarks may overburden employees, leading to frustration and burnout.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Many surrounding communities have successfully implemented similar programs, leading to more diverse housing options without overburdening taxpayers.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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One important factor: the high-water mark, which can indicate how badly a building flooded.—
Jeff Weiner,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
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Although it was just released today, my for you page has already been flooded with rave reviews of the skin tint.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
21 Feb. 2025
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Just this week, Lockheed Martin, the top U.S. defense manufacturer, settled a $30 million lawsuit accusing it of overcharging the Pentagon for years.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Trump has complained that Chinese ports near the canal may be used for espionage or in military operations against the U.S., and that the independent Panama Canal Authorities are overcharging U.S. ships using the waterway.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Overfill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overfill. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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