Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtaxing
Verb
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Due to its sharp increase of votes for Tarrant County College, all the other taxing entities were shorted the number of votes they are entitled to, Barnes said.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025 -
Or more hopefully, the American eagle taxing and regulating an out-of-control industry.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Avoid overloading the washing machine basket to allow water to circulate freely throughout the load.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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To give Kerkez credit, the Hungary international did well to head two crosses clear in the final stage of the game, with Everton players similarly overloading that far side.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Conversely, an organized return and reintegration process could allow Syria to achieve lasting economic and political stability without overburdening the state’s institutions, Syrian civil society, or aid agencies.—
Jesse Marks,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With injuries and inconsistency hampering the wide receiver corps, the Commanders are set to host former Tennessee Titans first-round draft pick Treylon Burks.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant secretary with the Department of Homeland Security, claimed that the demonstrators were preventing an ICE vehicle from leaving the federal facility and hampering operations.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Overtaxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtaxing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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