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
Viewers were inundated with messages from a swell of AI companies.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
There will be 1-2 feet of water inundating many of the typically vulnerable coastal roads, some of which are likely to be closed Sunday and Monday.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Temperatures remained mild in Florida last weekend while the massive ice storm inundated its neighboring states to the north.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
There will be 1-2 feet of water inundating many of the typically vulnerable coastal roads, some of which are likely to be closed Sunday and Monday.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Temperatures remained mild in Florida last weekend while the massive ice storm inundated its neighboring states to the north.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundate
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Athletes just flood the zone and the party begins.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely become flooded, the weather service said.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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The home was fully engulfed in flames, according to officers.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Two women died early Monday after being rescued from a house that had been engulfed in flames in the west Chicago suburb of Northlake.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Manganello was overwhelmed by her finish.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Even if courts ultimately rule refunds are required, importers betting on a cash infusion from tariff refunds should be aware there’s no set timeline and any rush for refunds could overwhelm the system and likely lead to long delays.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Feel wrapped in comfort without drowning in bulk with the Softest Sweats Boat-neck Pullover, a loungewear staple at 25 percent off.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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The fermentation attracts the flies and adding dish soap helps to trap and drown them.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Inundate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundate. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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