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
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
User forums from this period overflowed with accounts of heartbreak, betrayal, accusations of gaslighting, and anguish.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024
For more than a week, trash cans overflowed.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
The arena overflowed with more pink than a cotton candy factory – youngsters in sparkly dresses hoisted in the air by dads, twentysomethings in short, ruffled skirts – as the flock embraced the girly-girl aesthetic Carpenter presents.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
Maxar Technologies In the town of Spruce Pine, the local North Toe River overflowed, flooding the region that is also the source of quartz used in microchips, according to NPR.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Once the French Broad River, which flows through Asheville, and its subsidiaries overflowed, the water rushed into nearby neighborhoods within minutes.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Rivers overflowed, and a chunk of one of the state’s major highways collapsed, cutting off communities; floods slung mud and muck into buildings.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
If that overflowed, the rest of the bodies were taken on a ride to sea on the Missionary boat and dumped in the middle of the ocean.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
User forums from this period overflowed with accounts of heartbreak, betrayal, accusations of gaslighting, and anguish.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024
For more than a week, trash cans overflowed.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
The arena overflowed with more pink than a cotton candy factory – youngsters in sparkly dresses hoisted in the air by dads, twentysomethings in short, ruffled skirts – as the flock embraced the girly-girl aesthetic Carpenter presents.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
Maxar Technologies In the town of Spruce Pine, the local North Toe River overflowed, flooding the region that is also the source of quartz used in microchips, according to NPR.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Once the French Broad River, which flows through Asheville, and its subsidiaries overflowed, the water rushed into nearby neighborhoods within minutes.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Rivers overflowed, and a chunk of one of the state’s major highways collapsed, cutting off communities; floods slung mud and muck into buildings.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overflowed
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The New York Fire Department posted photos and videos on social media on Monday night that showed a flooded street in the borough.—
Isabella Kwai,
New York Times,
17 Dec. 2024
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One post–Hurricane Helene picture viewed millions of times—an image of a tear-streaked girl holding a puppy in a flooded town—was made using artificial intelligence.—
Ben Guarino,
Scientific American,
11 Oct. 2024
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The sprawling case puts a spotlight on crisis publicists, who typically remain behind the scenes but have become the story here, with four separate agencies engulfed in the spectacle.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Officers patrolling nearby smelled smoke and went to investigate, finding the woman engulfed in flames.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Resilience helps in seeing the bigger picture and not getting overwhelmed by immediate difficulties.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Bengals and Joe Burrow torched the Broncos’ overwhelmed secondary for 412 passing yards in Week 17 — constantly attacking corner Riley Moss in his return from injury.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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What used to be a one-stop barbecue shop is now a city bursting with countless dining options and cuisines, from street tacos to one of the best bowls of pho in the country.—
Caitlin Morton,
AFAR Media,
27 Jan. 2025
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Fast radio burst traced to 'dead' galaxy The recent burst, called FRB 20240209A, throws that theory into question.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Peanuts Peanuts have a beneficial fatty acid profile, containing 50% MUFAs, about 30% PUFAs, and a significantly lower percentage of saturated fats.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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The foods that account for the biggest sources of saturated fats in Americans’ diets include cheese, pizza, ice cream and eggs.—
Melissa Dahl,
NBC News,
22 Jan. 2025
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The recovery effort has been extensive, with multiple dive teams working to access the submerged debris.—
John Feng,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The volcano, tucked underneath a submerged peak called Axial Seamount, is the most active volcano in the Pacific Northwest.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Overflowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overflowed. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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