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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
Steffini Stalos, Health, 25 Jan. 2025
But for many small-business owners, navigating the financial world can be overwhelming.
—Sal Rehmetullah, Forbes, 24 Jan. 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
Living With Bladder Cancer Going through bladder cancer diagnosis and treatment can be overwhelming.
—Steffini Stalos, Health, 25 Jan. 2025
But for many small-business owners, navigating the financial world can be overwhelming.
—Sal Rehmetullah, Forbes, 24 Jan. 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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If Musk has his way, Thursdays flight test would be just the first of a staggering 25 Starship launches this year.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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The human cost of turning away from those in need is staggering.—
Chris Shue,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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 lyric’s emotional intensity promises an irresistible invitation to the dance floor, offering a passionate soundtrack for lovers caught in a clandestine affair.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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This is an appropriate reception for a player who, for long spells, was irresistible against Brighton at the Totally Wicked Stadium in St Helens.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In this team, calling in sick for shady reasons is unacceptable.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Greenwashing and intentional misinformation are unacceptable, but silence from the best actors is an even bigger risk.—
Jesper Brodin,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
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After this stupendous comeback win, Quinn honored the rookie in his way.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Spanish government is moving to rein in real estate purchases by foreigners and curb the spread of short-term rentals, part of a series of measures that officials say are necessary to alleviate a painful housing crunch that has rapidly become one of the worst in Europe.—
Liz Alderman,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trump also makes clear his intent to apply painful public and government pressure on private-sector DEI practices as well, and does not cloak his reasons.—
The Editors,
National Review,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Despite this, in 1980, in a turning point that helped give rise to the formidable power of the New Right, Reagan continued to lean heavily on the Panama issue in his successful campaign against Carter.—
Julie Greene / Made by History,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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When Judkins’ 70-yard run set up his 1-yard scoring run for a 28-7 lead, Leonard and the Fighting Irish faced a formidable deficit that couldn’t be addressed on more quarterback keepers.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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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 1 Feb. 2025.
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