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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
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
After years of being inundated by requests to start troops across the country, the Radical Monarchs spread to nearby cities like San Francisco, Richmond and Alameda and as far as Denver, New York and Minneapolis.
—Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Her 18-year-old daughter, Annalee, died by suicide in November 2020 after she was allegedly inundated with content related to disordered eating, self-injury, and suicide.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Raju has argued that his attorneys cannot provide adequate counsel to their clients if the agency’s lawyers are inundated with cases, and told reporters after the hearing that his office planned to appeal the ruling.
—Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Green said the flooding was the state’s most serious since 2004 floods in Manoa inundated homes and a University of Hawaii library.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Muddy floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu on Friday as officials warned of the possible failure of a 120-year-old dam.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Muddy floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders Friday for thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu as officials warned of the possible failure of a a 120-year-old dam.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Green said the flooding was the state's most serious since 2004 floods in Manoa inundated homes and a University of Hawaii library.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
The social-media world is so inundated with really disturbing takes and a lot of cyberbullying and attacking.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
After years of being inundated by requests to start troops across the country, the Radical Monarchs spread to nearby cities like San Francisco, Richmond and Alameda and as far as Denver, New York and Minneapolis.
—Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Her 18-year-old daughter, Annalee, died by suicide in November 2020 after she was allegedly inundated with content related to disordered eating, self-injury, and suicide.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Raju has argued that his attorneys cannot provide adequate counsel to their clients if the agency’s lawyers are inundated with cases, and told reporters after the hearing that his office planned to appeal the ruling.
—Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Green said the flooding was the state’s most serious since 2004 floods in Manoa inundated homes and a University of Hawaii library.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Muddy floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu on Friday as officials warned of the possible failure of a 120-year-old dam.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Muddy floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders Friday for thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu as officials warned of the possible failure of a a 120-year-old dam.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Green said the flooding was the state's most serious since 2004 floods in Manoa inundated homes and a University of Hawaii library.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundated
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Altman, who was on the first floor, fell through the floor and was engulfed in flames.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Three cars were burning, and the carport area, where officials believe the blaze started, was engulfed.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Conditions in Kauai have improved significantly, but authorities encourage people to exercise caution near streams and low-lying areas as grounds remain saturated.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
24 Mar. 2026
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The color combos of hyper-saturated and nearly neon lilac, fuchsia, peach, and the like.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Adapted from a Japanese novel, the unusual story revolves around a spirit responsible for guiding transient souls to their next reincarnation, who embarks on a perilous mission with a young girl to prevent her being overwhelmed by her anger and transforming into a monster.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Avs overwhelmed the Blackhawks at United Center.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The evidence is irrefutable — a pile of drool atop a drenched spot on your pillow.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Becca stood in the front yard of their sober home, drenched and stunned.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rescuers recovered 22 bodies from inside the submerged bus, including six men, 11 women and five children, Fire Service official Talha Bin Zasim said.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Such technology could transform vast maritime regions, such as the South China Sea, into submerged launch pads, enhancing China’s strategic nuclear deterrence and stealth capabilities.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 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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As far as the yellow bed sheets go, this feels like the truest butter yellow—still pastel but not white-washed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2026
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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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“Inundated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundated. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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