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overload

[oh-ver-lohd, oh-ver-lohd] / ˌoʊ vərˈloʊd, ˈoʊ vərˌloʊd /
VERB
weigh down
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VERB
encumber
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Even the best analysts have off-days, caused by either fatigue, distraction or cognitive overload.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Without the time and space to "level himself" following sensory overload, she said he would not be able to access rides.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

In Denver, head to the immersive art installation Meow Wolf for sensory overload and to your nearest craft brewery or green-chile slinger for fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

He made his return in Copper Mountain in November, but the federation said the latest injury was caused by "an overload".

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

If, of course, your definition of groovy is sensory overload.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen