overloaded 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of overloadednext
as in overcrowded

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overloaded

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verb

past tense of overload
as in overburdened
to fill or load to excess try not to overload your backpack, or you could end up with back problems

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  1. overcrowded
  2. overburdened
  3. loaded
  4. crowded
Adjective
  • Animal fostering is an essential part of pet rescue, helping to create space in overcrowded shelters; offer a secure and nurturing space for animals recovering from trauma or illness; and provide more individualized attention and training, which can help their chances of being adopted later on.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • As a result, planners have turned to technology, most recently generative AI, to help design, analyze, and develop overcrowded areas.
    Seydina Fall, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of overcrowded
Verb
  • Underfunded and overburdened, the sector is far from delivering on its core and fundamental mission, which is to continuously improve and better the lives of patients.
    Zameer Rizvi, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • In an industry overburdened by regulatory requirements and financial constraints, patient experience often takes a backseat.
    Chris Bowen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of overburdened
Verb
  • The researchers successfully loaded the flower particles with a cancer drug and injected them into mice.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This situation bodes well for 2025 and 2026, both of which have loaded film slates.
    Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of loaded
Adjective
  • Stores are crowded and sales associates are overworked, heightening the risk of slow service, depleted inventory and frustrated customers.
    Joe Arrage, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Shot mostly outdoors — in fish farms and flower fields, in bustling streets and crowded markets, and often around the kind of trees its title gestures toward — Khajehpasha’s feature is awash in nature.
    Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of crowded
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