as in flooded
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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
Brad Adgate, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Harp said some homes are completely inundated in Lockport.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Floodwaters inundated a number of Kentucky cities and towns as powerful storms repeatedly struck parts of the South and Midwest, killing dozens of people in different states.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
The following summer, historic floodwaters inundated parts of eastern Kentucky, leaving dozens more dead.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Residents in the western Chicago suburb of Cicero have also been inundated with scams aimed at water quality.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Communities along some of the nation's largest rivers were inundated.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Kentucky riverfront businesses hit with difficult flooding year Restaurants along the Ohio River in Louisville have been hit hard by flooding in 2025, with some of the same spots that flooded earlier in the year inundated again over the weekend.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
These days Barber is inundated with breeders who want to partner.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
As a result, viewers of both shows are inundated with political ads during election years.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Harp said some homes are completely inundated in Lockport.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Floodwaters inundated a number of Kentucky cities and towns as powerful storms repeatedly struck parts of the South and Midwest, killing dozens of people in different states.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
The following summer, historic floodwaters inundated parts of eastern Kentucky, leaving dozens more dead.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Residents in the western Chicago suburb of Cicero have also been inundated with scams aimed at water quality.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Communities along some of the nation's largest rivers were inundated.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Kentucky riverfront businesses hit with difficult flooding year Restaurants along the Ohio River in Louisville have been hit hard by flooding in 2025, with some of the same spots that flooded earlier in the year inundated again over the weekend.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
These days Barber is inundated with breeders who want to partner.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundated
Adjective
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The first assignment for the crew of neighbors: a couple of homes on higher ground with flooded basements.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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In Louisville, Kentucky, over 60 people were evacuated on Monday from a hotel surrounded by flooded roads, according to Louisville Metro Emergency Services.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The runoff election marks yet another chapter in the country's struggle against a surge of violent crime that has engulfed cities in a country that was once a popular tourist destination and was left badly scarred by the pandemic.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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When first responders arrived on the scene, both the plane and a vehicle were already fully engulfed in flames, which have since been extinguished, TMZ reported.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Follow the journalist for a continued conversation about the risks of injectables, why founders need to invest in TikTok, and how to maintain success as a beauty brand in 2024’s saturated market.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These foods are high in saturated fats, which contribute to chronic inflammation, gut issues, and weight gain—all of which can lead to liver problems.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Houston has athletic size, and that has overwhelmed the Clippers in previous matchups.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Fatherhood overwhelmed Wade at first.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Flooding killed at least five more in Kentucky — including a 9-year-old boy swept away Friday on his way to school, and a 74-year-old whose body was found Saturday inside a submerged vehicle, authorities said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, a 74-year-old man was found dead inside his submerged vehicle in the town of Boston.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Aim to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and be aware that cannabis has a sensitive pH range, preferring slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0-7.0).—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Damp and waterlogged fabrics are an immediate mood-killer after a hot shower, but a plush, absorbent one or a solid stone or wood surface can do wonders for soaking in moisture, keeping you dry, and one degree of separation away from a cold tile floor.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Inundated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundated. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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