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as in teeming
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as in spilling
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 flooding
to cover with a flood
the swollen river overflowed the surrounding land and washed several houses away
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as in bursting
to be copiously supplied
a magazine that usually overflows with home-repair tips for the do-it-yourselfer
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Recent Examples of overflowing
Niela Orr,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
And Zermatt itself also has pockets of traditional charm, with streets lined with chalet after chalet and overflowing flower boxes.
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Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
JPMorgan has even needed to lease additional space to facilitate staffers’ return, renting several floors in the former Credit Suisse office close to the US lender’s overflowing European headquarters.
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Jack Sidders,
Fortune,
27 Nov. 2025
So there Wilson went toward the overflowing Aces’ bench.
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Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
The more unexpected takeaway was the show's graphic depiction of an overflowing toilet as the climax of the episode, which was set on Thanksgiving Day.
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Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
In the suburban village of Wauwatosa, an overflowing and fast-moving Menomonee River submerged a popular playground.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Watch as all the people around you slowly queue up bumper-to-bumper with their enormous rollie bags in the overflowing elevator bank.
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Liz Zack,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Prime Day 2026 is overflowing with thousands of deals, and hidden within the seemingly countless fashion markdowns are wireless bras for up to 69 percent off.
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Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Garbage trucks can't get down the alley, and trash is now overflowing.
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Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The Fabtotes Storage Bags 6-Pack is another popular pick that’s ideal for storing seasonal clothes, and this over-the-door purse organizer is a genius solution to a closet that’s overflowing with handbags.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
This can minimize cooling efficiency by making the unit work harder to bypass the clog, cause water damage from an overflowing drain pan, and even trigger respiratory issues from mold and mildew growth.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The final tear drawn from the once overflowing beaker.
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Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
The locker room is not only overflowing with players just joining the Dolphins franchise, but with players new to the NFL stage.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2026
Adjective
One of Cash’s interests, carried over from Earth Angel, her 2023 debut book of short stories, is an overflowing index of animal references.
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Niela Orr,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
And Zermatt itself also has pockets of traditional charm, with streets lined with chalet after chalet and overflowing flower boxes.
—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
JPMorgan has even needed to lease additional space to facilitate staffers’ return, renting several floors in the former Credit Suisse office close to the US lender’s overflowing European headquarters.
—
Jack Sidders,
Fortune,
27 Nov. 2025
So there Wilson went toward the overflowing Aces’ bench.
—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
The more unexpected takeaway was the show's graphic depiction of an overflowing toilet as the climax of the episode, which was set on Thanksgiving Day.
—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
In the suburban village of Wauwatosa, an overflowing and fast-moving Menomonee River submerged a popular playground.
—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
Luckily for me, though, Amazon is overflowing with cool-girl sneakers that are posh and trendy, but still practical and versatile for everyday wear.
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Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Watch as all the people around you slowly queue up bumper-to-bumper with their enormous rollie bags in the overflowing elevator bank.
—
Liz Zack,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Prime Day 2026 is overflowing with thousands of deals, and hidden within the seemingly countless fashion markdowns are wireless bras for up to 69 percent off.
—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Garbage trucks can't get down the alley, and trash is now overflowing.
—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The Fabtotes Storage Bags 6-Pack is another popular pick that’s ideal for storing seasonal clothes, and this over-the-door purse organizer is a genius solution to a closet that’s overflowing with handbags.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
This can minimize cooling efficiency by making the unit work harder to bypass the clog, cause water damage from an overflowing drain pan, and even trigger respiratory issues from mold and mildew growth.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The final tear drawn from the once overflowing beaker.
—
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
The locker room is not only overflowing with players just joining the Dolphins franchise, but with players new to the NFL stage.
—
Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overflowing
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The new findings are confounding scientists’ expectations, raising questions about how exactly molecules can encounter their reactive partners in a teeming, crowded space — and therefore how cells can possibly function.
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This shows up in overloaded slides with way too much content.
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Swollen or tender nodes at the neck, armpits or groin signal an overloaded filter.
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San Francisco 49ers player George Kittle told ExtraTV at the Tight Ends & Friends Concert that he was invited, spilling that the couple have asked for no gifts.
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While he was barred from spilling the beans during our interview, the comedian hinted at some big names hitting the stage in tribute to Lauryn Hill, who will receive the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award.
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Xenophobia has enveloped South Africa for years, and now a rising tide of anti-migrant views is flooding the country.
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Harold remembers crowds flooding in the day the doors opened.
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Join hundreds of boats and hundreds more tourists on the riverwalk to catch the bombs bursting in air.
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The Kings’ defense corps was once its bedrock, bursting with depth, quality and the ability to convert a home-plate mentality into counterattacking opportunities.
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While alcohol, crowded waterways and heavy holiday traffic all contribute to an increase in emergency calls, fireworks generate the largest share of responses, according to authorities.
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Your personal life could feel crowded, unpredictable and emotionally overwhelming, Scorpio.
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Simón, who undertook a similar odyssey at the same age, never allows this delicate story to succumb to self-indulgence or an inflated sense of its own importance.
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As Jackson County legislators consider whether to implement a tax credit program to homeowners who paid inflated property tax bills in 2023, county homeowners and organizations are split on who should bear the cost.
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Some fails stem from people overfilling the molds.
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To reduce ice crystal formation and freezer burn, use airtight packaging and avoid overfilling the freezer so air can circulate properly.
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“Overflowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overflowing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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