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as in engulfed
to cover with a flood
water from the overflowing bathtub inundated the bathroom floor
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Recent Examples of inundated
Katia Riddle, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
The United Kingdom’s albums chart is inundated with comebacks this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The American rankings are currently inundated with Christmas songs, but most, if not all of them are expected to fall away in short order, now that December has turned to January.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
She was even inundated with helpful tips from others who went through similar experiences.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Programmed by Film Forum Repertory Artistic Director Bruce Goldstein, who said he’d been inundated by AI ads.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
This game was inundated with signs of remembrance.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
When the Christmas tracks disappear, the Hot 100 will be inundated with returning favorites, and those tracks that have remained popular enough to hold on, despite the deluge of seasonal classics, will soar.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The storm surge inundated communities along the Gulf Coast, and its 10 to 15 inches of rain flooded roads and triggered scores of water rescues across the state.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
Mobile home parks are built precariously into the town's mountain coves, and many were inundated by Helene.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
The United Kingdom’s albums chart is inundated with comebacks this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The American rankings are currently inundated with Christmas songs, but most, if not all of them are expected to fall away in short order, now that December has turned to January.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
She was even inundated with helpful tips from others who went through similar experiences.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Programmed by Film Forum Repertory Artistic Director Bruce Goldstein, who said he’d been inundated by AI ads.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
This game was inundated with signs of remembrance.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
When the Christmas tracks disappear, the Hot 100 will be inundated with returning favorites, and those tracks that have remained popular enough to hold on, despite the deluge of seasonal classics, will soar.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The storm surge inundated communities along the Gulf Coast, and its 10 to 15 inches of rain flooded roads and triggered scores of water rescues across the state.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundated
Adjective
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According to the sheriff's department, someone strolling along a trail near Santa Rosa discovered a man's corpse in a flooded creek.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
25 Nov. 2024
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Hours later, a man's body was found in the same flooded creek, Brice said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Officers patrolling nearby smelled smoke and went to investigate, finding the woman engulfed in flames.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The sprawling case puts a spotlight on crisis publicists, who typically remain behind the scenes but have become the story here, with four separate agencies engulfed in the spectacle.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The foods that account for the biggest sources of saturated fats in Americans’ diets include cheese, pizza, ice cream and eggs.—
Melissa Dahl,
NBC News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Peanuts Peanuts have a beneficial fatty acid profile, containing 50% MUFAs, about 30% PUFAs, and a significantly lower percentage of saturated fats.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Resilience helps in seeing the bigger picture and not getting overwhelmed by immediate difficulties.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Bengals and Joe Burrow torched the Broncos’ overwhelmed secondary for 412 passing yards in Week 17 — constantly attacking corner Riley Moss in his return from injury.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The body of a missing woman in England has been found in a submerged car in a river three days after she was last seen.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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The remains of more than 900 Arizona crew members are entombed in the submerged vessel beneath a memorial in their honor.—
Audrey McAvoy,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Potting soils are designed to drain well, minimizing issues from waterlogged soil.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2025
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The boat’s generator was waterlogged and useless, and the ship-to-shore radio’s batteries were drained from so many attempts to reach help.—
David Wolman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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