as in to overload
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Recent Examples of overtax
Los Angeles had plenty of water to fight fires, but hydrants ran dry because the system was designed for fighting individual building fires, not massive wildfires, and was overtaxed.
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Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
But many Canadians have soured on their country’s immigrant-friendly approach, believing that newcomers have helped drive up the cost of housing and overtaxed the health care system.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Sometimes simply snapping a photo of the item is a way to preserve the memory without overtaxing your storage space.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
New York has not had to overtax Trocheck, Adam Fox, Ryan Lindgren, Mika Zibanejad or MVP candidate Artemi Panarin.
—Stephen Whyno, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2024
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Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
But many Canadians have soured on their country’s immigrant-friendly approach, believing that newcomers have helped drive up the cost of housing and overtaxed the health care system.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Sometimes simply snapping a photo of the item is a way to preserve the memory without overtaxing your storage space.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
New York has not had to overtax Trocheck, Adam Fox, Ryan Lindgren, Mika Zibanejad or MVP candidate Artemi Panarin.
—Stephen Whyno, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtax
Verb
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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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But with three young children — one of whom is an equestrian athlete, and care for two horses tends to tax a budget — the math never added up to ditch lucrative television and radio gigs for an assistant coach’s salary.—
Brian Hamilton,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Over the past year, Charles also has been undergoing treatment for cancer, which has taxed him physically and mentally at times.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Limiting the federal funding would hamper Medicaid's ability to help states during difficult economic times, when demand for coverage rises with falling employment and incomes, while states also have fewer tax dollars to spend.—
Phil Galewitz,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Overtax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtax. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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