as in flooded
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as in spilled
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 engulfed
to cover with a flood
the swollen river overflowed the surrounding land and washed several houses away
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Recent Examples of overflowed
Kristine Kwak, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
Some days, the newsletter overflowed with content.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 24 Feb. 2025
In those early days of the Eaton and Palisades Fires, the nightly news and social media coverage overflowed with gray smoke and red flames, and heat…so much heat.
—Essence, 15 Feb. 2025
According to Rowe, the Sacramento River had not overflowed into the Yolo Bypass through Tuesday morning.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025
Clear plastic bins overflowed with deodorant, hair products and pastel pimple patches.
—Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Towers of tote bags, baskets and hampers overflowed with clothes and toys.
—River Akira Davis, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Milton’s heavy rains caused stormwater pumps to fail in some North Tampa neighborhoods, where lakes overflowed and crept inside homes.
—Jack Prator, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
User forums from this period overflowed with accounts of heartbreak, betrayal, accusations of gaslighting, and anguish.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Raw Emotions Jennie’s emotions overflowed as the show drew to a close, revealing the depth of her passion and dedication to bring Ruby to life.
—Kristine Kwak, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
Some days, the newsletter overflowed with content.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 24 Feb. 2025
In those early days of the Eaton and Palisades Fires, the nightly news and social media coverage overflowed with gray smoke and red flames, and heat…so much heat.
—Essence, 15 Feb. 2025
According to Rowe, the Sacramento River had not overflowed into the Yolo Bypass through Tuesday morning.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025
Clear plastic bins overflowed with deodorant, hair products and pastel pimple patches.
—Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Towers of tote bags, baskets and hampers overflowed with clothes and toys.
—River Akira Davis, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Milton’s heavy rains caused stormwater pumps to fail in some North Tampa neighborhoods, where lakes overflowed and crept inside homes.
—Jack Prator, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
User forums from this period overflowed with accounts of heartbreak, betrayal, accusations of gaslighting, and anguish.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overflowed
Adjective
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The first assignment for the crew of neighbors: a couple of homes on higher ground with flooded basements.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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In Louisville, Kentucky, over 60 people were evacuated on Monday from a hotel surrounded by flooded roads, according to Louisville Metro Emergency Services.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
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When first responders arrived on the scene, both the plane and a vehicle were already fully engulfed in flames, which have since been extinguished, TMZ reported.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The runoff election marks yet another chapter in the country's struggle against a surge of violent crime that has engulfed cities in a country that was once a popular tourist destination and was left badly scarred by the pandemic.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Houston has athletic size, and that has overwhelmed the Clippers in previous matchups.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Fatherhood overwhelmed Wade at first.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Since bursting onto the scene as a freshman, Janiah has carried a heavy load for Seminole Ridge, showcasing not only her scoring ability but also her all-around impact on the game.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Today’s styles run the gamut from nostalgic hearts and classic knots to bursting stars and beachy swirls.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Follow the journalist for a continued conversation about the risks of injectables, why founders need to invest in TikTok, and how to maintain success as a beauty brand in 2024’s saturated market.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These foods are high in saturated fats, which contribute to chronic inflammation, gut issues, and weight gain—all of which can lead to liver problems.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Flooding killed at least five more in Kentucky — including a 9-year-old boy swept away Friday on his way to school, and a 74-year-old whose body was found Saturday inside a submerged vehicle, authorities said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, a 74-year-old man was found dead inside his submerged vehicle in the town of Boston.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Overflowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overflowed. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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