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
But the firm ended its involvement with the company after being inundated with claims the firm could not fulfill since American Log Homes claims to have few assets, an attorney for Grier, Wright and Martinez told the company’s former customers in a June 5 letter.
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Amber Gaudet
june 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
The decisions will determine the future of river management for years to come — and whether the reservoir’s levels rise and again inundate the canyons.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Courtney Johnston, a member of the metropolitan council whose district includes the zoo, said she was being inundated by messages from concerned residents.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 6 June 2026
The dam failure, later blamed on poor design, flooded five counties and inundated more than 300 square miles, with water traveling 155 miles downstream, according to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
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Amber Gaudet
june 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
The decisions will determine the future of river management for years to come — and whether the reservoir’s levels rise and again inundate the canyons.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Courtney Johnston, a member of the metropolitan council whose district includes the zoo, said she was being inundated by messages from concerned residents.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 6 June 2026
The dam failure, later blamed on poor design, flooded five counties and inundated more than 300 square miles, with water traveling 155 miles downstream, according to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundate
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The shooting came hours after thousands of Knicks fans flooded streets across Manhattan to celebrate the franchise's first NBA title since 1973.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Jubilant Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York Saturday night, crowding into intersections and climbing light poles and buses, to celebrate the team’s first NBA championship win in more than 50 years.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The fire engulfed approximately 8,600 square feet of the cathedral’s roof before being extinguished by local firefighters.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 June 2026
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Emergency personnel learned from a caller that the plane was engulfed in flames and was in a field near the regional airport.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Stunned by the image, Charlie is overwhelmed by memories and guilt, and begins clutching his chest in an apparent heart attack.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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Employees were overwhelmed by long hours, unrealistic expectations and constant connectivity.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Also keep in mind that blasting noise through your AirPods or speakers may drown out some very important other sounds — like approaching wildlife or mad rattlesnakes.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Skokie police said first responders began lifesaving measures at the scene, and the person who nearly drowned was stabilized at a local hospital.—
Dylan Olsen,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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“Inundate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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