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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
Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Since a 2024 law doubled Connecticut’s bottle deposit from 5 cents to 10, redemption centers have been inundated.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Television viewers have been inundated since the beginning of the new year with commercials for the most-heavily funded of the 10 Senate candidates on the Democratic side of the ballot.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
There was the swanky, five-star European city hotel inundated with mosquitos, despite the front desk’s assurances otherwise.
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Echard later told police that Owens inundated him with some 500 text and emails from multiple phones, according to the investigator’s report.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Ever since his big viral moment, he’d been suddenly inundated with messages from startup drones who’d decided that his clout might be useful to them.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
But nighttime temperatures will drop back below freezing, creating a gradual thawing that prevents the landscape from being inundated with meltwater.
—Eryn Dion, The Providence Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Stern said the nonprofit’s intake form was inundated with dozens of requests, but several Americans were already able to rebook commercial travel.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Officials said numerous side streets were inundated during the overnight storms.
—Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Since a 2024 law doubled Connecticut’s bottle deposit from 5 cents to 10, redemption centers have been inundated.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Television viewers have been inundated since the beginning of the new year with commercials for the most-heavily funded of the 10 Senate candidates on the Democratic side of the ballot.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
There was the swanky, five-star European city hotel inundated with mosquitos, despite the front desk’s assurances otherwise.
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Echard later told police that Owens inundated him with some 500 text and emails from multiple phones, according to the investigator’s report.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Ever since his big viral moment, he’d been suddenly inundated with messages from startup drones who’d decided that his clout might be useful to them.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
But nighttime temperatures will drop back below freezing, creating a gradual thawing that prevents the landscape from being inundated with meltwater.
—Eryn Dion, The Providence Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Stern said the nonprofit’s intake form was inundated with dozens of requests, but several Americans were already able to rebook commercial travel.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundated
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Also, if excess water drains to the property line, that's not just an annoyance—that's a flooded foundation.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At the scene, fire crews found the house fully engulfed in flames.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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And the longer the Middle East remains engulfed in conflict, the higher international crude prices are likely to surge — and that will eventually trickle down to the gas pump, feeding inflation.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Key Takeaways Both cashews and almonds are rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, but almonds are a more heart-friendly option due to their lower saturated fat content.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats—such as olive oil, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish—can improve cholesterol levels.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These Bruins overwhelmed the Hawkeyes by displaying every necessary strength required to take the final step and finish the job next month in Phoenix.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Just don’t get overwhelmed by any powerful emotions!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Becca stood in the front yard of their sober home, drenched and stunned.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Park experts believe that the drenched soil will create a dramatic bloom in wildflowers that may last for months.—
Outside,
Outside,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On Sunday, their aerial unit located his submerged pickup truck in a canal off East Cypress Creek Road, with his body inside.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Later clarification confirmed that the submarine is still preparing for submerged operations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Prepare homemade tiger nut milk (horchata) by blending soaked tiger nuts with water.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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These pre-soaked pads pair pore-clearing salicylic acid with a gentle dose of texture-refining retinol, while cica and green tea ceramide from Korea’s mineral-rich Jeju Island soothe and calm skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Better Homes & Gardens Paisley Medallion Cotton Quilt To keep you cool throughout the warmer seasons, the BHG x Walmart quilt is made from 100% cotton with a pre-washed and pre-shrunk cotton fill for maximum softness, comfort, and breathability.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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Both are formulated with ultra-fine rice starches that dissipate without a trace and absorb product buildup for that just-washed, clean look.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inundated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundated. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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