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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
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Recent Examples of overburdened
Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The Carnegie Council noted that the concept of the human in the loop can become a myth if human cognitive capabilities are overburdened.
—Brian Jackson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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
Think about Black and brown communities that are overburdened by diabetes and hypertension, and their pharmacies are closing.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
This leaves them overburdened, over worked, and saddled with unfunded mandates.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
Most troubling, though, are the risks that carbon capture and storage infrastructure pose to California communities already overburdened by fossil fuel pollution.
—Nayamin Martinez, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
This is a symptom of teachers being overburdened and not supported.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
Verb
They are already overburdened with juggling business goals, employees’ individual needs, return to in-office transitions and more.
—Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The Carnegie Council noted that the concept of the human in the loop can become a myth if human cognitive capabilities are overburdened.
—Brian Jackson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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
Think about Black and brown communities that are overburdened by diabetes and hypertension, and their pharmacies are closing.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
This leaves them overburdened, over worked, and saddled with unfunded mandates.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
Most troubling, though, are the risks that carbon capture and storage infrastructure pose to California communities already overburdened by fossil fuel pollution.
—Nayamin Martinez, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
This is a symptom of teachers being overburdened and not supported.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overburdened
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Given his fake news rhetoric, Trump is certainly not worried about media reports, traditionally a strong external check on presidential power.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Vistra is in talks with regulators and communities who are worried about how locating data centers next to power plants will affect the electric grid, Burke said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The funeral procession begins with a sorrowful requiem but transitions into a celebration of life — reminding us that life extends beyond death, that grief is not the absence of love but an extension of it.—
Mathew Holloway,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Such sentiments may not be entirely avoidable, but party planners can emphasize fun and a festive atmosphere to ensure the night is celebratory and not sorrowful.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
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A day after Gary Sanchez struck out with the bases loaded in the first inning of an ALCS loss to the Houston Astros, Gil called in to contend Yankees manager Aaron Boone should have pinch hit for the catcher.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Considering how loaded the West is, adding Butler to the mix could be the difference between being truly competitive or seeing another early playoff exit.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Men’s Pro Singles Recap The venue was rocked by a huge upset on Thursday afternoon, when 16-yr old Floridian No. 40 seed John Lucian Goins shocked the No. 1 seed Ben Johns in the quarters.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Was this one of those days for an unthinkable upset?—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While many companies rapidly integrate AI, this data reveals a growing disconnect: employees are increasingly anxious about its impact.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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But raising cash remains a challenge for some, with investors anxious about startups courting enough customers for healthy returns, Pershad said.—
Liang Lei,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Finally, The Lost Symbol’s Ashley Zukerman plays Belle’s husband, a man who comes across as long-suffering, willfully ignorant, and, frankly, a total dope.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2025
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Together, Aoun and Salam could usher in a new era for their country and its long-suffering residents.—
Hanin Ghaddar,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Some critics on the left were wary of the administration’s employment of market logics and its tendency to treat citizens as consumers.—
Jacob Bruggeman & Casey Eilbert / Made by History,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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The public is on balance wary of Musk and DOGE's access to government agency data records.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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According to a recent Prosper Insights & Analytics Survey, 38.6% of Gen-X adults are concerned about the need for human oversight in AI applications, while 29.9% express concerns about the transparency of AI processes.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The potential reprieve follows urgent pleas from industry leaders concerned about the tariffs' impact on car prices and supply chains.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Overburdened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overburdened. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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