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
Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
An image captured less than 24 hours after the floodwaters rushed in shows inundated farmlands and vegetation stripped from large swathes of agricultural land.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
During any campaign season, voters and nonvoters alike are inundated with ads and text messages and emails begging for money for a political cause or candidate.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
The storm has also inundated parts of the Dominican Republic, damaging over 100 homes and knocking out water service in several parts of the country, officials said.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
San Diego County Assessor Jordan Marks said his office, and the tax collector’s, have been inundated with in-person visits and phone calls about higher bills.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Every day, we are inundated with imagery urging us to work harder, buy more … and never stop.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
We are perpetually inundated with single-use plastic options.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The floods have also left 11 people missing, inundated more than 116,000 houses and 5,000 hectares of crops, and damaged roads and railways, cutting off traffic and power in several areas, the government’s disaster agency said in a report.
—Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
An image captured less than 24 hours after the floodwaters rushed in shows inundated farmlands and vegetation stripped from large swathes of agricultural land.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
During any campaign season, voters and nonvoters alike are inundated with ads and text messages and emails begging for money for a political cause or candidate.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
The storm has also inundated parts of the Dominican Republic, damaging over 100 homes and knocking out water service in several parts of the country, officials said.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
San Diego County Assessor Jordan Marks said his office, and the tax collector’s, have been inundated with in-person visits and phone calls about higher bills.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Every day, we are inundated with imagery urging us to work harder, buy more … and never stop.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
We are perpetually inundated with single-use plastic options.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundated
Verb
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Gulfport was severely battered by Hurricane Milton in 2024, with much of the historic waterfront area heavily flooded although luckily many businesses have reopened and are thriving.—
Ken Perrotte,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Since the post was shared to the platform, TikTok users have flooded the comments section to poke fun at the moment.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Taking inspiration from The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Douglas Sirk melodramas of the '50s, director Ti West delights in playing with contrasts in Pearl, adorning grisly murders and a terrifying lead performance with a sumptuous score and rich, saturated colors.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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So the ground is already very saturated.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Members of Congress wrote to NBA commissioner Adam Silver on Friday, asking him to provide a briefing by October 31 relating to the gambling scandal that engulfed the league earlier this week.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Within seconds, intense flames engulfed the entire body of the electric minivan, leaving only a charred frame behind.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After giving birth to him, she’s overwhelmed by irreconcilably conflicting emotions—Javed is at once her own flesh, and an embodiment of his father’s actions.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Over the past few days, the mother of three was overwhelmed by the number of comments on her original post.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Best Time to Visit The sweet spot for visiting Buellton is late spring or early fall, when days are warm and drenched in sunlight, and evenings cool just enough to curl up with a glass of local wine under the stars.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Standing in a drenched shirt with goggles on his head amid Toronto’s division-clinching celebration, Guerrero didn’t promise any upcoming feature films.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Here, Farrell’s deadpan becomes a vessel not of submerged romantic longing, but of a mixture of guilt, grief, indecision, and rage.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Until now, most expeditions have only allowed scientists to stay submerged for a few hours at a time.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And with this model, the dream of a sun-soaked, stylish getaway is closer than ever.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Add the soaked bread and its water to the blender along with the tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Linen clothing that is not pre-washed or that is dried in high heat can shrink by 15 percent.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Pre-washed greens, like those in salad kits, aren’t immune to these issues.—
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Inundated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundated. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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