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to cover with a flood
water from the overflowing bathtub inundated the bathroom floor
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Recent Examples of inundated
Julia Strandberg,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Most Americans are inundated with scam attempts on a daily basis — and about 3 in 10 have personally lost money or personal information to scams, according to a new AP-NORC survey.
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Amelia Thomson-Deveaux,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
By the afternoon, he was inundated with media obligations, like showing off his custom fit on the red carpet.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Voters for months have been inundated with television advertising, mailers and billboards in the contest, which began more than a year ago as candidates clamored for attention in South Carolina's first truly open governor's race in more than a decade.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
While other Unicorns players milled about on the turf football field at the Santa Clara school, teaching young children about the game with plastic balls and wickets, Ashwin was inundated with autograph requests.
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Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Tips For Making Sure Baby Products Are Safe Parents are constantly inundated with social media ads and influencers who swear by various products for their kids.
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Melissa Willets,
Parents,
20 June 2026
In January and February, Mai Sato, the United Nations special rapporteur for human rights in Iran, was inundated with stories much like Sam’s.
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Laura Secor,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
South Florida beaches have been inundated by waves of sargassum in recent weeks — while visually distasteful to some, the seaweed is not usually harmful to humans, and occupies a critical niche in marine ecosystems.
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Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Verb
Yet caregivers are inundated with alarms, alerts and interruptions, many of which do not require action.
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Julia Strandberg,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Most Americans are inundated with scam attempts on a daily basis — and about 3 in 10 have personally lost money or personal information to scams, according to a new AP-NORC survey.
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Amelia Thomson-Deveaux,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
By the afternoon, he was inundated with media obligations, like showing off his custom fit on the red carpet.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Voters for months have been inundated with television advertising, mailers and billboards in the contest, which began more than a year ago as candidates clamored for attention in South Carolina's first truly open governor's race in more than a decade.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
While other Unicorns players milled about on the turf football field at the Santa Clara school, teaching young children about the game with plastic balls and wickets, Ashwin was inundated with autograph requests.
—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Tips For Making Sure Baby Products Are Safe Parents are constantly inundated with social media ads and influencers who swear by various products for their kids.
—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
20 June 2026
In January and February, Mai Sato, the United Nations special rapporteur for human rights in Iran, was inundated with stories much like Sam’s.
—
Laura Secor,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
South Florida beaches have been inundated by waves of sargassum in recent weeks — while visually distasteful to some, the seaweed is not usually harmful to humans, and occupies a critical niche in marine ecosystems.
—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundated
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
Verb
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Endwell Fire Department crews found the building fully engulfed, with heavy black smoke pouring from the front of the structure and flames visible at the rear.
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The woman woke up as flames spread to her hand and engulfed her belongings.
Adjective
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That reality is part of what has drawn her toward newer, less saturated platforms.
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The final look will be extra polished, and works well with pastels and less saturated tones too.
Verb
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In a world often overwhelmed by heartbreak and division, the story confirms that love has a way of continuing on.
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Knicks fans nearly overwhelmed it before the floats arrived.
Adjective
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That observation eventually led to the discovery of Pitera, the brand's now-iconic ferment; this sheet mask is absolutely drenched in it to nourish and plump skin with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
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Along a sun-drenched, 150-mile stretch of Route 66 between Albuquerque and the New Mexico-Arizona state line, however, thousand-year-old traditions remain vibrant.
Adjective
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The driver was found deceased inside her submerged vehicle hours after calling 911 for help.
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This seemingly futuristic idea drew on his Navy experience with water-splitting electrolyzers, which supplied the oxygen that enabled subs to remain submerged for months at a time, and NASA’s use of hydrogen fuel cells to power the Apollo missions.
Adjective
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People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds.
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Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.
Adjective
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Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.
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Or toss in pre-washed strawberries for your next picnic at the park.
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“Inundated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundated. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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