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
The Virginia Creeper has inundated my whole neighborhood, climbing deep into rose bushes, blueberries, and camellias.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Americans have also been inundated with harrowing anecdotes in the news and on social media of undocumented immigrants being detained by ICE and separated from their families, likely adding to the unpopularity of Trump’s policies.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
He is inundated with requests throughout the afternoon and does hundreds with a grin on his face.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 31 July 2025
The film industry, of course, experiences this phenomenon every day, as moviegoers are inundated with news about a film’s budget before it’s even released.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 July 2025
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Americans have also been inundated with harrowing anecdotes in the news and on social media of undocumented immigrants being detained by ICE and separated from their families, likely adding to the unpopularity of Trump’s policies.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
He is inundated with requests throughout the afternoon and does hundreds with a grin on his face.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 31 July 2025
The film industry, of course, experiences this phenomenon every day, as moviegoers are inundated with news about a film’s budget before it’s even released.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundate
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Several Survivor alums flooded the comments section on Kay's post to share their well wishes to the couple.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In fact, last year the U.S. Supreme Court refused to rule on the issue in a case brought by Texas ranchers whose property had been effectively taken from them by a Texas transportation project that flooded their land.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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An explosion erupted inside the facility, engulfing both Pat Johnson and his partner in flames.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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By the time deputies and Brandon Township firefighters arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames, authorities said.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Save for that final two-minute drill led by Richardson, the Colts’ offense was overwhelmed by the Packers defense for the majority of the two-hour practice.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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When hurricanes arrive in rapid succession, emergency services can get overwhelmed, supply chains can be cut off and infrastructure still damaged from a recent storm becomes more vulnerable.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Aug. 2025
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If flooding is observed, then turn around, don't drown.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
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Rodriguez, a Woodbury resident, drowned in White Bear Lake in late June.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Inundate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundate. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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