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water from the overflowing bathtub inundated the bathroom floor
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Recent Examples of inundated
Nikhil Handigol, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
They're laid, each fall, in ephemeral ponds; on dry mounds, like the one Dahrouge is circling, that should be inundated by winter's rains.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 27 May 2026
Police video showed the dramatic rescue of an infant from a car trapped in floodwaters in southern Texas on Saturday, after the driver of the vehicle entered a creek crossing that had become inundated by heavy rain.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 May 2026
The West had been dealing with a decades-long megadrought before atmospheric rivers in the winters of 2023 and 2024 inundated the region with enough moisture to cause extreme flooding and alleviate drought conditions.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 20 May 2026
We’re so inundated by social media and all these things.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 May 2026
The Rams made sure their home stadium won’t be inundated by commuters from the Bay Area by arranging to have their opener against the 49ers on the other side of the world.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Furthermore, per the committee’s findings, the mandatory DEI training inundated the department’s criminal investigations wing with group meetings, assignments, and other onerous tasks that took time away from actual fraud investigations.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
Just be aware that by default, you could be inundated by the number of alerts the app sends.
—Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
Verb
Network engineers are inundated with data from tools built for monitoring, change management, configuration management, incident response and more.
—Nikhil Handigol, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
They're laid, each fall, in ephemeral ponds; on dry mounds, like the one Dahrouge is circling, that should be inundated by winter's rains.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 27 May 2026
Police video showed the dramatic rescue of an infant from a car trapped in floodwaters in southern Texas on Saturday, after the driver of the vehicle entered a creek crossing that had become inundated by heavy rain.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 May 2026
The West had been dealing with a decades-long megadrought before atmospheric rivers in the winters of 2023 and 2024 inundated the region with enough moisture to cause extreme flooding and alleviate drought conditions.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 20 May 2026
We’re so inundated by social media and all these things.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 May 2026
The Rams made sure their home stadium won’t be inundated by commuters from the Bay Area by arranging to have their opener against the 49ers on the other side of the world.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Furthermore, per the committee’s findings, the mandatory DEI training inundated the department’s criminal investigations wing with group meetings, assignments, and other onerous tasks that took time away from actual fraud investigations.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
Just be aware that by default, you could be inundated by the number of alerts the app sends.
—Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundated
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The March blaze in Golders Green, an area in north London with a large Jewish population, engulfed four ambulances belonging to Hatzola Northwest, a Jewish volunteer organization that provides medical care in the neighborhood.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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About 8,000 people died from that quake and tsunami waves of up to 8 to 10 meters (26 to 33 feet) that engulfed several towns and provinces, Bacolcol said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Both butter and margarine have a combination of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Their findings suggested that a diet which limits saturated fat and emphasizes foods such as vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, fish, berries, lean proteins, and olive oil was associated with slower rates of cognitive decline.—
Kathleen Felton,
Time,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Feint claps for the President could be heard on the ABC broadcast, but they were overwhelmed by the Bronx cheer.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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The weather is mild, the landscapes are at their most dramatic, and the town feels alive without being overwhelmed.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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And then there’s Hawaii — one of the world’s most sun-drenched and extraordinary places on earth.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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The submarine departed from the Port of Kaohsiung for its latest testing mission, marking its 15th sea trial and ninth submerged navigation test.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Multiple vehicles became submerged and in at least one case, a driver had to be rescued from the roof of her car.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Look for ready-to-use packs of mixed mushrooms and pre-washed baby spinach to make cooking this frittata easy to prepare.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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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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“Inundated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundated. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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