as in flooding
to cover with a flood
water from the overflowing bathtub inundated the bathroom floor
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Recent Examples of inundating
Consumers should avoid inundating places with items that can’t be sold or disposed of properly.
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ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
On March 20, the weather service reported that a foot of water was flowing over a road one mile east of Waialua, inundating several cars and homes.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
There will be 1-2 feet of water inundating many of the typically vulnerable coastal roads, some of which are likely to be closed Sunday and Monday.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Universal, worried about inundating the public for the sequel, decided to separate the two leading ladies for promotional commitments.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Several rivers in the western part of the state are overflowing their banks and are inundating towns with fast-moving floodwater.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
After months of inundating residents with an onslaught of TV, radio and online ads, companies like DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics and BetMGM began accepting wagers inside state lines.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Dec. 2025
But state governments are, and their firings are now inundating the courts.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
This aerial picture shows floodwaters inundating streets and buildings in Hoi An on Thursday.
—Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
On March 20, the weather service reported that a foot of water was flowing over a road one mile east of Waialua, inundating several cars and homes.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
There will be 1-2 feet of water inundating many of the typically vulnerable coastal roads, some of which are likely to be closed Sunday and Monday.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Universal, worried about inundating the public for the sequel, decided to separate the two leading ladies for promotional commitments.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Several rivers in the western part of the state are overflowing their banks and are inundating towns with fast-moving floodwater.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
After months of inundating residents with an onslaught of TV, radio and online ads, companies like DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics and BetMGM began accepting wagers inside state lines.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Dec. 2025
But state governments are, and their firings are now inundating the courts.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
This aerial picture shows floodwaters inundating streets and buildings in Hoi An on Thursday.
—Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundating
Verb
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The American Jewish community responded to the Yom Kippur War, which killed nearly three thousand Israeli soldiers, by flooding Israel with donations; doctors and students volunteered to join the war effort.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The roots hold fast to mud and soil, reducing erosion and absorbing the power of storm surge to protect inland areas from flooding.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rescuers search on the site where an avalanche broke loose in Val Ridanna, in Alto Adige, northern Italy, engulfing a group of 10 skiers Saturday, March 21, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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An Associated Press journalist saw a massive fire that appeared to be engulfing a structure in the compound.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bottled at 93 proof, the higher alcohol content helps amplify the complexity without overwhelming the balance.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2026
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Start by exploring a documentary, mapping a trip, or signing up for a course that stretches your thinking without overwhelming your schedule.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Inundating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundating. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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