as in to flood
to cover with a flood
water from the overflowing bathtub inundated the bathroom floor
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Recent Examples of inundate
We’re so inundated by social media and all these things.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 May 2026
The Rams made sure their home stadium won’t be inundated by commuters from the Bay Area by arranging to have their opener against the 49ers on the other side of the world.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Just be aware that by default, you could be inundated by the number of alerts the app sends.
—Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
Furthermore, per the committee’s findings, the mandatory DEI training inundated the department’s criminal investigations wing with group meetings, assignments, and other onerous tasks that took time away from actual fraud investigations.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 May 2026
The Rams made sure their home stadium won’t be inundated by commuters from the Bay Area by arranging to have their opener against the 49ers on the other side of the world.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Just be aware that by default, you could be inundated by the number of alerts the app sends.
—Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
Furthermore, per the committee’s findings, the mandatory DEI training inundated the department’s criminal investigations wing with group meetings, assignments, and other onerous tasks that took time away from actual fraud investigations.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundate
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Knicks fans flooded Rocket Arena anyway.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2026
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Eisbrenner chose Brownsville for its deepwater access, low vessel traffic, and her conviction that the oil-rich Permian Basin in West Texas would eventually flood the region with excess natural gas.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Macrophages are the heavy lifters that engulf debris and pathogens.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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On May 21, law enforcement agencies responded to the team’s bus engulfed in flames outside Blue Cross Park, according to Winnipeg Police Service.—
Mitch Picasso,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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This high-corn composition lays the foundation for a sweet, approachable profile, while the modest rye content adds a measured spice that never overwhelms.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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After serving as a commissioner for tennis during the 1984 Olympic Games in the city, Burke said he was overwhelmed by the sense of community and excitement that the international sporting event fostered.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Sources claim Fergie’s been coping by drowning her sorrows in retail therapy, which could push her even further into debt.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
24 May 2026
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King Supa Dixon drowned after wandering away from his nearby home on Tuesday afternoon, after returning from school.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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“Inundate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundate. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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