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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
Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Marshes that were normally dry inundated, expanding habitat for small fish and crayfish, which spiked their populations.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Check with your local nursery for plants best suited for your area that don't mind being inundated with water for brief periods.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Experts are seemingly unsure what solutions may be best to ensure that law enforcement is notified of active threats but not inundated by inconsequential incident reports, especially if the volume of violent ChatGPT users is as high as families suspect.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
From January through March every year, our screens—and, for the luckiest among us, our travel schedules—are inundated with fashion shows.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Several roads are inundated in Tonganoxie, Basehor, and Lansing.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Later that evening, three rounds of hail inundated the house, followed by two bouts of whipping winds.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
And my office email has been inundated with projects and offers.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
The exhibit has now been inundated for the second time since 2024, in two separate areas.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Marshes that were normally dry inundated, expanding habitat for small fish and crayfish, which spiked their populations.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Check with your local nursery for plants best suited for your area that don't mind being inundated with water for brief periods.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Experts are seemingly unsure what solutions may be best to ensure that law enforcement is notified of active threats but not inundated by inconsequential incident reports, especially if the volume of violent ChatGPT users is as high as families suspect.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
From January through March every year, our screens—and, for the luckiest among us, our travel schedules—are inundated with fashion shows.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Several roads are inundated in Tonganoxie, Basehor, and Lansing.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Later that evening, three rounds of hail inundated the house, followed by two bouts of whipping winds.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
And my office email has been inundated with projects and offers.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundated
Adjective
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Buttonbush grows in full sun to partial shade and can thrive in wet, flooded conditions.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But when the official entourage arrived, the 67-year-old great-grandmother immediately engulfed the queen in a bear hug.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The driver fled before the vehicle was fully engulfed and was later found hiding behind a vehicle at a Porsche dealership.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An especially visually striking debut, Mosquitoes exists in a saturated hyperreality that is consummately engrossing, and announces the Bertani sisters as formidable portraitists of girlhood cast against the backdrop of an alternately beautiful and oppressive world.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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As battlefields become ever more saturated with drones and skilled FPV pilots, helicopter crews will need to assume drones could come for them from any angle at any time.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lauersdorf said in a text message he was overwhelmed by the community support from friends, neighbors and complete strangers.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the measure backfired when municipalities’ collection sites were overwhelmed, leading to stockpiles of unused textiles, and the government reversed part of the rule in October.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hyaluronic acid isn’t exactly new, but Torriden’s Dive In Soothing Cream takes it to the next level with five types that leave skin feeling practically drenched.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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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 are not too cool to enjoy a glass of local wine under the stars.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Los Angeles firefighters pulled Andrade’s teenage son from the lake first, but struggled to locate the father, who remained submerged.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Scientists with the Environmental Defense Fund said in a 2019 study that hydropower plants and reservoirs can emit substantial greenhouse gases, but their depth and design, the amount of submerged vegetation, and local climate influence how much.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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The most soaked area of the region during the storm was the Central Coast, where about 3½ inches of rain fell at Scotts Creek and Ben Lomond in the Santa Cruz Mountains beginning Monday, the weather service said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This duvet cover gives bedding setups a relaxed yet elevated look with its pre-washed, drapey design.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Since the vegetables are pre-washed, chopped, and handled more during processing, there is a higher risk of contamination.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Inundated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundated. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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