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to cover with a flood
water from the overflowing bathtub inundated the bathroom floor
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Recent Examples of inundated
Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The West had been dealing with a decades-long megadrought before atmospheric rivers in the winters of 2023 and 2024 inundated the region with enough moisture to cause extreme flooding and alleviate drought conditions.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 20 May 2026
We’re so inundated by social media and all these things.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 May 2026
After posting Zach's picture, and their predicament, in her local Facebook group, she's been inundated with messages.
—Juli McDonald, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The Rams made sure their home stadium won’t be inundated by commuters from the Bay Area by arranging to have their opener against the 49ers on the other side of the world.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 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
Just be aware that by default, you could be inundated by the number of alerts the app sends.
—Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 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
Verb
Major interstates were inundated during afternoon rush hour, drivers were trapped in cars and autonomous vehicle company Waymo suspended services.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The West had been dealing with a decades-long megadrought before atmospheric rivers in the winters of 2023 and 2024 inundated the region with enough moisture to cause extreme flooding and alleviate drought conditions.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 20 May 2026
We’re so inundated by social media and all these things.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 May 2026
After posting Zach's picture, and their predicament, in her local Facebook group, she's been inundated with messages.
—Juli McDonald, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The Rams made sure their home stadium won’t be inundated by commuters from the Bay Area by arranging to have their opener against the 49ers on the other side of the world.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 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
Just be aware that by default, you could be inundated by the number of alerts the app sends.
—Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundated
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Verb
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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
Adjective
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The film’s images find a saturated romanticism in the sunset hues and midnight blues of the surrounding, seemingly infinite and defiantly waterless landscape, and thus an apt visual language for the big, inchoate emotions that our heroine feels but can’t always wrangle or articulate.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Social media has fueled a backlash against seed oils, but mainstream dietary guidance still tends to favor unsaturated fats over saturated ones.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Verb
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One video from the scene showed a police officer overwhelmed by the crowd, and using pepper spray to control the mob.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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That experience lead her to create Reale Actives, in hopes of making the treatment both aesthetically nicer than a lot of what's on the market, as well as simpler for those overwhelmed by all the treatment options.—
Beth Shapouri,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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And then there’s Hawaii — one of the world’s most sun-drenched and extraordinary places on earth.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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Hyaluronic acid isn’t exactly new, but Torriden’s Dive In Soothing Cream takes it to the next level with five types that leave skin feeling practically drenched.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Police also determined that the submerged van, which had the logo for Silver Taxi Cab Service of Waldorf, had gone missing in December 2014.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Los Angeles firefighters pulled Andrade’s teenage son from the lake first, but struggled to locate the father, who remained submerged.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
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Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Look for ready-to-use packs of mixed mushrooms and pre-washed baby spinach to make cooking this frittata easy to prepare.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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This duvet cover gives bedding setups a relaxed yet elevated look with its pre-washed, drapey design.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Inundated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundated. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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