as in to flood
to cover with a flood
water from the overflowing bathtub inundated the bathroom floor
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Recent Examples of inundate
Just be aware that by default, you could be inundated by the number of alerts the app sends.
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Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
Furthermore, per the committee’s findings, the mandatory DEI training inundated the department’s criminal investigations wing with group meetings, assignments, and other onerous tasks that took time away from actual fraud investigations.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
On Mother's Day, Hafner's stoop was covered with flowers and cards, while her phone was inundated with messages from his fraternity brothers, friends and their parents.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Despite the extensive damage, agency officials said the interior of the powerhouse was not completely inundated by water or mudslides.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
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Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
Furthermore, per the committee’s findings, the mandatory DEI training inundated the department’s criminal investigations wing with group meetings, assignments, and other onerous tasks that took time away from actual fraud investigations.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
On Mother's Day, Hafner's stoop was covered with flowers and cards, while her phone was inundated with messages from his fraternity brothers, friends and their parents.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Despite the extensive damage, agency officials said the interior of the powerhouse was not completely inundated by water or mudslides.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundate
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After all, Ngannou famously left the UFC after a bitter contract dispute, making his entrance as news alerts about McGregor flooded social media.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The name Gathright Dam pays tribute to Thomas Gathright, the man whose land the Jackson River flooded prior to the impoundment being built.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Nine years after being engulfed in scandal, Eric’s rebranded nonprofit hosts an ever-expanding lineup of fundraisers, spending more than $500,000 a year.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Aerial footage of the Sandy Fire showed a structure engulfed in flames.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Aging in ex-bourbon oak barrels adds vanilla and caramel notes without overwhelming the spirit’s lighter structure.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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To allow your anger at the cosmic unluckiness of a friend’s far-too-early passing be overwhelmed by your gratitude at the cosmic luckiness of ever having met them at all.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The Detroit fans who stuck around until the end of the game were drowned out by the bus loads of Cavaliers fans.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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However, the actor does most of the heavy lifting, even as Nemes’ aesthetic approach drowns the frame in striking shadows — a contrast made deep and inviting by Mátyás Erdély’s 35mm photography.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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“Inundate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundate. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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