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as in teeming
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as in spilling
to flow over the brim or top of
while the wine steward stood there gawking at the nearby celebrity, my expensive champagne was overflowing its glass and pouring onto our table
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as in flooding
to cover with a flood
the swollen river overflowed the surrounding land and washed several houses away
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as in bursting
to be copiously supplied
a magazine that usually overflows with home-repair tips for the do-it-yourselfer
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Recent Examples of overflowing
Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
And Zermatt itself also has pockets of traditional charm, with streets lined with chalet after chalet and overflowing flower boxes.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
JPMorgan has even needed to lease additional space to facilitate staffers’ return, renting several floors in the former Credit Suisse office close to the US lender’s overflowing European headquarters.
—Jack Sidders, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
So there Wilson went toward the overflowing Aces’ bench.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The more unexpected takeaway was the show's graphic depiction of an overflowing toilet as the climax of the episode, which was set on Thanksgiving Day.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
In the suburban village of Wauwatosa, an overflowing and fast-moving Menomonee River submerged a popular playground.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
An overflowing duffle bag of tennis balls sat by the front door, the only chaos in a tidy house.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Beside the dessert sat a crystal coupe overflowing with Caramelized Shallot Dip from Every Leaf, Every Stem.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
Best Amazon Fashion Deals Amazon’s fashion department is overflowing with deals on breezy dresses, pretty blouses, and beach-ready pieces.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
The trick to creating a lush landscape that’s overflowing with blooms and color is to add trailing plants that will fill in all the nooks and crannies.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
While grabbing a drink nearby, Sakti spotted a shopper carrying a giant Olive Young tote overflowing with products.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Two Plano restaurants were temporarily closed due to unsanitary conditions at one and overflowing sewage at another, according to the city’s health inspection report.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The Red Sox needed infield help and the club was overflowing with starting pitching depth.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Adjective
One of Cash’s interests, carried over from Earth Angel, her 2023 debut book of short stories, is an overflowing index of animal references.
—Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
And Zermatt itself also has pockets of traditional charm, with streets lined with chalet after chalet and overflowing flower boxes.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
JPMorgan has even needed to lease additional space to facilitate staffers’ return, renting several floors in the former Credit Suisse office close to the US lender’s overflowing European headquarters.
—Jack Sidders, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
So there Wilson went toward the overflowing Aces’ bench.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The more unexpected takeaway was the show's graphic depiction of an overflowing toilet as the climax of the episode, which was set on Thanksgiving Day.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
In the suburban village of Wauwatosa, an overflowing and fast-moving Menomonee River submerged a popular playground.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
Luckily, Amazon is overflowing with wrinkle-free travel clothes that are perfect for summer trips.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
An overflowing duffle bag of tennis balls sat by the front door, the only chaos in a tidy house.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Beside the dessert sat a crystal coupe overflowing with Caramelized Shallot Dip from Every Leaf, Every Stem.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
Best Amazon Fashion Deals Amazon’s fashion department is overflowing with deals on breezy dresses, pretty blouses, and beach-ready pieces.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
The trick to creating a lush landscape that’s overflowing with blooms and color is to add trailing plants that will fill in all the nooks and crannies.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
While grabbing a drink nearby, Sakti spotted a shopper carrying a giant Olive Young tote overflowing with products.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Two Plano restaurants were temporarily closed due to unsanitary conditions at one and overflowing sewage at another, according to the city’s health inspection report.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The Red Sox needed infield help and the club was overflowing with starting pitching depth.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overflowing
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The new findings are confounding scientists’ expectations, raising questions about how exactly molecules can encounter their reactive partners in a teeming, crowded space — and therefore how cells can possibly function.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
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But when a leadership role becomes overloaded, the consequences don’t always show up immediately.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The same cities experience infrastructure that is simultaneously overloaded and underloaded depending on the day of the week.—
Chase Garbarino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Danielle Fishel is spilling the secret behind looking and feeling her best.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The premise sees the town’s citizens coming around a campfire and spilling the beans on some of most terrifying deeds.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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With Uso taking one step closer toward another main event singles match, WWE fans are flooding YouTube and social media with negative reactions to Uso’s latest major singles victory.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Yankees invited him to throw out a first pitch; the Orlando Magic gave him courtside seats and fans got wind of the effort and started flooding his social media with messages and pleas.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The aisles of the big box store of your choice are bursting with pool noodles, sunscreen, Pride rainbow sunglasses, and American flags.—
Jennifer Rosen Heinz,
Parents,
17 June 2026
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The streets were bursting with celebratory fervor.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Be mindful of others during rush hour In particularly busy cities like Tokyo and Osaka, commuter trains can get very crowded during rush hour.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Well, everyone except a 60-ish woman, Trisha, and her husband, who have been Little Toni’s regulars for 30 years and have no clue why their beloved haunt is so crowded on what appears to be an average Sunday.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Spalding contends that the container manufacturers sold equipment at inflated prices to leasing companies, ocean carriers and logistics providers, which then incorporated those costs into lease rates, freight charges and transportation fees.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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An audit published in January of this year showed the NBE was incurring significant losses in the process of buying gold at such an inflated premium.—
Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge,
The Dial,
12 June 2026
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Some fails stem from people overfilling the molds.—
Lisa Gutierrez
April 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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To reduce ice crystal formation and freezer burn, use airtight packaging and avoid overfilling the freezer so air can circulate properly.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Overflowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overflowing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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