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verb

past tense of inundate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of inundated
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
  • Never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway or flowing stream.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
  • In all, 94 people, including 31 children, were rescued from flooded homes following the 3 a.m. response by city first responders on Monday, Duggan said.
    Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Officers patrolling nearby smelled smoke and went to investigate, finding the woman engulfed in flames.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • Many studies have linked high intake of saturated fat with health problems like heart disease, weight gain, and high cholesterol.2 Conversely, the healthier fats in plant oils could protect against some chronic health conditions.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The saturated bright colors of Corina’s clothing contrast with the muted, mostly gray colors of the publishing house’s offices.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Resilience helps in seeing the bigger picture and not getting overwhelmed by immediate difficulties.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • 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
  • Old-school tip-ups usually consist of a submerged spool that attaches to a frame that is set over the hole in the ice, with a flag that clips on the spool to keep the bait at a set depth.
    Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The submerged cellars also create temporary artificial reefs that attract marine life.
    Coke Bartrina, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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 3 Apr. 2025.

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