OVERFILL Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

overfill

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈfil

Definition of overfill

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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recede

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Recent Examples of overfill Especially today, when spaces can easily feel overfilled, being intentional about what isn’t there can be just as important as what is. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026 If your model uses a bag, make sure it is not overfilled. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 When overfilled, food particles can be transferred from one dish to another while running. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 Over time, unused clothes cause the space to become overfilled and a chaotic wreck. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for overfill

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overfill

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The Dollywood website became overloaded Tuesday after word spread of her death and was inaccessible for more than two hours.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
While most healthy adults can tolerate moderately high protein intake, overloading on protein could create health problems, such as kidney damage and digestive issues.

— Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of overload

Verb

As the big rig and trailer were being towed from the area, officials said the truck was compromised, causing about 75 gallons of diesel fuel to spill and the westbound side of the freeway to close.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Wade predicted the McDonald’s expansion will spill into Florida.

— David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of spill

Verb

The lake had been overflowing into the Lhende Khola River, risking further flooding, but that risk had gone down by Saturday, according to Chinese officials.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Experts warned that the lake, created after a glacier collapse that triggered the floods, was starting to overflow.

— Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of overflow

Verb

Such a structure ensures that benefits are targeted where they are most needed without overburdening the government’s budget.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2026
The former Florida Gator will help the Panthers get through training camp and through their next three preseason games without overburdening backup Kenny Pickett and starter Bryce Young.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of overburden

Verb

The combination of storm surge and tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline.

— MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
And on July 12, 2008, two undocumented immigrants drowned as a wash near Nogales flooded in a heavy thunderstorm.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of flood

Verb

What the disagreement was about Auditors for the city of Atlanta said the transit agency overcharged for enhanced bus service and owed the city $70 million from a fund to pay for new MARTA projects.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Marathon paid the additional amount, while arguing that they were being overcharged and taxed for business that did not occur in Carson, but rather in other jurisdictions.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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