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water from the overflowing bathtub inundated the bathroom floor
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Recent Examples of inundated
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
As parents, our minds are always buzzing with responsibilities and technology means we are constantly being inundated with tasks that need attending to, such as school or work emails and household management.
—Parents, 13 June 2026
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.
—Amber Gaudet
june 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 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
But when the video was released in November 2021, the production was inundated with questions about Teller’s participation.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
At least a dozen graves are inundated.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Verb
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
As parents, our minds are always buzzing with responsibilities and technology means we are constantly being inundated with tasks that need attending to, such as school or work emails and household management.
—Parents, 13 June 2026
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.
—Amber Gaudet
june 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 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
But when the video was released in November 2021, the production was inundated with questions about Teller’s participation.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
At least a dozen graves are inundated.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundated
Adjective
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While no major disruptions have been announced, officials are urging residents and visitors to monitor forecasts and be prepared for travel delays, road closures and dangerous conditions near flooded areas.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Reading labels carefully is a good place to start, experts say, especially on foods with nutrients most likely to be associated with addictive behavior, such as refined carbohydrates and saturated fats.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Additional storms through Tuesday could worsen flooding as soils remain saturated.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The downpour quickly overwhelmed the city’s sewer system, and even the regional network of deep tunnels and reservoirs couldn’t keep up.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Dozens of Broward food pantries, large and small, hundreds of nonprofit and faith-based organizations, along with thousands of local volunteers, are trying to fight the good fight, but they are overwhelmed by the growing need.—
Michael Farver,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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After a cinematic-like transformation led by no other than Vaccarello, the light-drenched, industrial-chic Saint Laurent Rive Droite boutique reopened last year along with subterranean Saint Laurent Sushi Park Paris, the first and only offshoot of chef Peter Park’s 20-year-old Los Angeles hotspot.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The driver was found deceased inside her submerged vehicle hours after calling 911 for help.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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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.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 June 2026
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.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
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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.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
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Or toss in pre-washed strawberries for your next picnic at the park.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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“Inundated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundated. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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