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as in overpowering
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as in crushing
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as in staggering
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as in devastating
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
just the thought of how much work there is to do overwhelms me
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as in flooding
to cover with a flood
that spring the massive runoff from melting snows overwhelmed the valley
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Recent Examples of overwhelming
Ashley Bardhan, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
The Greenville Zoo is another must-visit, giving you an intimate look at exotic animals without the overwhelming crowds of larger zoos.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Channels like direct mail, email updates and occasional call campaigns keep them informed without overwhelming them.
—Barri Rafferty, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Last year, Rolling Stone was able to preview the first 90 minutes of Metal Gear Solid Delta, and the feeling of familiarity was overwhelming.
—Ashley Bardhan, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
The Greenville Zoo is another must-visit, giving you an intimate look at exotic animals without the overwhelming crowds of larger zoos.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
Organizations should set dynamic buffer sizes that adjust based on load conditions, ensuring smooth data flow without overwhelming the system.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Channels like direct mail, email updates and occasional call campaigns keep them informed without overwhelming them.
—Barri Rafferty, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwhelming
Adjective
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On a global scale, economic losses linked to aridification are staggering.—
Narcisa Pricope,
The Conversation,
10 Feb. 2025
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The national obsession is staggering: In 2023, the average person ate more than nine pounds of them—roughly equivalent to 27 average-size fruit.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2025
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If anxiety still comes flooding back at night, Brown recommends keeping a journal by your bed to jot down a quick note or reminder about whatever is troubling you.—
Jamie Ducharme,
TIME,
23 Dec. 2024
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Is flooding possible as thaw, rain comes next week?—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The 30-second spot showcases Eugene Levy in a hilarious, jaw-dropping moment of astonishment where the irresistible flavor of Crazy Puffs causes his iconic eyebrows to comically disappear.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The chair certainly becomes irresistible to musician Olivier (Athie), who falls in love with the chair and has a full-on romance with it, perhaps because Lewis’s character’s soul resides in it.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Nissan's board has decided that Honda’s terms for a merger are unacceptable, according to the Wall Street Journal.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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What To Know Saudi Arabia firmly opposed Trump's suggestions, saying that any displacement of Palestinians is unacceptable.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Most of the seven, if not all, are assumed to be the beneficiaries of the stupendous growth of artificial intelligence.—
John Rau,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Witness Rishabh Pant's stupendous 61 that has given India a chance to square the series.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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An ultimate taboo, disclosing the impulse to kill one's child must be an unthinkably painful admission.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Watching De Zerbi trying to use a threadbare squad last season was painful at times.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Driving the news: Berger has successfully staved off challengers for more than two decades, but Page could prove to be a formidable primary opponent should the two face off next year.—
Lucille Sherman,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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In any case, Spanberger could be a formidable opponent.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Police say a 3-month-old baby has died after drowning in a motel bathtub on New Year’s Day.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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The cause of death was drowning, according to the Monroe County Medical Examiner.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Overwhelming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwhelming. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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