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Provision for consumer needs extends to finishes and furnishings, the selection of which can be overwhelming.
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At a certain point, Michael switched off his phone, because the notifications from prospective friends were overwhelming.
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But the response was overwhelming as people from all over the world continued to donate.
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MacOS Mojave’s Dark Mode may be particularly useful at night, when the brightness and lightness of macOS’ default theme can be overwhelming.
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Luckinbill said interest in the camps has been overwhelming, though a few openings are still available in the camps.
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Her new school’s size — more than 2,600 students on a sprawling campus — was overwhelming.
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The Orioles have long used the Rule 5 draft to supplement their own organizational depth, and the long-term return of a utility infielder in Ryan Flaherty, a swingman in TJ McFarland, and a fourth outfielder in Joey Rickard hasn't been overwhelming.
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Although a mass exodus to Cape Breton didn’t happen, the international exposure the island received was overwhelming.
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First Known Use of overwhelming
1567
OVERWHELMING Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of overwhelming for English Language Learners
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: very great in number, effect, or force
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—used to describe something that is so confusing, difficult, etc., that you feel unable to do it
OVERWHELMING Defined for Kids
Definition of overwhelming for Students
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: very great or strong
- an overwhelming majority
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: very difficult or confusing
- an overwhelming task
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