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adjective

as in flooded

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verb

past tense of inundate
as in engulfed
to cover with a flood water from the overflowing bathtub inundated the bathroom floor

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Recent Examples of inundated
Verb
The reopening of Sunset Boulevard this week following a trunk line break that inundated West Hollywood with 17 million gallons of water hit a setback on Wednesday when crews discovered another leak. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Five years later, Florida school boards are still inundated with requests to ban books. — Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 Previously contained by Happy Madison and the occasional Gary Sánchez outing, we’re now inundated by comedies about the leisurely arts. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 July 2026 The online public sphere was inundated with drone footage, satellite imagery, news coverage, and NASA maps laying bare the scale of the devastation. — Rafael Osío Cabrices, Time, 20 July 2026 Texas was inundated by rounds of thunderstorms last week, causing historic flooding in the Texas Hill Country and killing two people — a year after the deadly floods that killed more than 130 people. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Still, stories of people surprised to find their homes inundated by rising rivers illustrate the challenges of trying to bolster early warning systems in a vast, rural area known as Flash Flood Alley. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 About a year’s worth of rain has already fallen in southern Texas and while water levels have receded in some areas, officials urge residents to remain vigilant while heavy showers continue in areas already inundated by torrential rain. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 The rapid-deployment vessel was used during evacuation efforts in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region after flooding due to Typhoon Maysak inundated communities, according to Chinese media reports. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundated
  1. flooded
  2. engulfed
  3. saturated
  4. overwhelmed
  5. drenched
  6. submerged
  7. soaked
  8. washed
Adjective
  • Abbott said Thursday that one of the victims was swept away while driving on a flooded road near Uvalde, per the Associated Press.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • One person died while driving on a flooded road, swept away near Uvalde, authorities said.
    — Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of flooded
Verb
  • From a military perspective though, this strike, and the infernos which have engulfed other Wildberries facilities, have some important lessons for the rest of the world.
    — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The blazes that engulfed the island ultimately killed over 100 people and burned thousands of acres, including more than 2,000 buildings in Lāhainā.
    — Angus Chen, STAT, 22 July 2026
Definition of engulfed
Adjective
  • Landscape shots really shine on the Galaxy Z Fold 8, with lush foliage, highly saturated emerald canopies, and golden grasslands.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
  • This vital human skill offers career insurance, differentiating individuals in an AI-saturated world.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of saturated
Verb
  • In just two days after launch, Moonshot suspended new subscriptions after demand overwhelmed its computing capacity.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Penny had seen ads for his company, which specializes in working with senior citizens overwhelmed by the downsizing process and the prospect of clearing out and fixing up their houses to sell.
    — Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2026
Definition of overwhelmed
Adjective
  • Warm and lived in, its heritage shines through the terracotta walls, antique wooden bureaus, and sun-drenched reading nooks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
Definition of drenched
Adjective
  • Dozens of people stuck in submerged vehicles throughout the region had to be rescued, and floodwaters initially cut off access to them in some areas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • Damon notes one instance when, while filming the Trojan Horse scene, costar Jon Bernthal (who plays Menelaus) was half-submerged in freezing water.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of submerged
Adjective
  • Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
Definition of soaked
Adjective
  • Buy whole heads of lettuce rather than pre-washed, bagged salad mixes.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • Raspberries, blackberries, lettuce, cilantro, snow peas, and basil and pre-washed bagged salads have all been implicated in past cyclosporiasis outbreaks.
    — Alice Park, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of washed

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