overwhelming
adjective
over·whelm·ing
ˌō-vər-ˈ(h)wel-miŋ 
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But this milestone doesn't have to be overwhelming or awkward.
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Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 22 Apr. 2025
My colleagues are stumped as to the real reason why, as am I. This has been a hot topic in my field and the outpouring of outrage and kindness has been overwhelming.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
The downside is that those 28 programs can be a bit overwhelming at first.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
My colleagues are stumped as to the real reason why, as am I. This has been a hot topic in my field, and the outpouring of outrage and kindness has been overwhelming.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 22 Apr. 2025
My colleagues are stumped as to the real reason why, as am I. This has been a hot topic in my field and the outpouring of outrage and kindness has been overwhelming.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
The downside is that those 28 programs can be a bit overwhelming at first.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
My colleagues are stumped as to the real reason why, as am I. This has been a hot topic in my field, and the outpouring of outrage and kindness has been overwhelming.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Overwhelming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overwhelming. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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overwhelming
adjective
over·whelm·ing
ˌō-vər-ˈhwel-miŋ
-wel-
: great sense 4, extreme
an overwhelming response
overwhelmingly
adverb
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