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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025
My social media feeds are routinely inundated with memes about menopause and perimenopause.
—Glynnis MacNicol, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
In true Swiftie fashion, social media has fast become inundated with fans combing through each lyric of the 12-track record for Easter eggs about Swift's life, double entendres, and hints at who certain tracks might be about.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Some affiliates of both Nexstar and Sinclair had been inundated with calls from frustrated Kimmel fans in recent days.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
In Citrus County, more than 75 miles to the south, the surge inundated at least 300 homes with water up to 5 feet deep.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Within two decades of this writing, massive hurricanes and wildfires will be the norm, coastal cities will be inundated and perhaps abandoned, the planet’s sixth great extinction will continue unabated.
—Ed Simon
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
After sharing his golf sketches on Instagram, Rivard was soon inundated with requests for golf holes.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
As a result, Common Sense Media argues that there should be robust age-verification regulations put on social-media companies, to make sure that children are not being inundated with lurid content at all hours of the day.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025
My social media feeds are routinely inundated with memes about menopause and perimenopause.
—Glynnis MacNicol, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
In true Swiftie fashion, social media has fast become inundated with fans combing through each lyric of the 12-track record for Easter eggs about Swift's life, double entendres, and hints at who certain tracks might be about.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Some affiliates of both Nexstar and Sinclair had been inundated with calls from frustrated Kimmel fans in recent days.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
In Citrus County, more than 75 miles to the south, the surge inundated at least 300 homes with water up to 5 feet deep.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Within two decades of this writing, massive hurricanes and wildfires will be the norm, coastal cities will be inundated and perhaps abandoned, the planet’s sixth great extinction will continue unabated.
—Ed Simon
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
After sharing his golf sketches on Instagram, Rivard was soon inundated with requests for golf holes.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
As a result, Common Sense Media argues that there should be robust age-verification regulations put on social-media companies, to make sure that children are not being inundated with lurid content at all hours of the day.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundated
Verb
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Last year, my email inbox was flooded with invites to HHM events, details on brand new collections devoted to the month, and press releases highlighting Latine beauty brand founders.—
Sofía Viera,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
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As impressive as his individual performance was, what stood out more was the effect his presence had on a Rockets team flooded with young talent.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, Kennedy enjoys meat and saturated fats.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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Fried Foods Fried foods typically contain more saturated (unhealthy) fats, especially when cooked with lard or coconut oil.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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He then was engulfed by his teammates and shared a long embrace with Messi.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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In the video, an officer was seen rushing to a car already engulfed in flames.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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She is overwhelmed by anger and lust, an alchemical compound that can alter matter, energy, laws of physics.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
8 Oct. 2025
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Phoenix lost by just three points in Game 1 and were overwhelmed 91-79 in Game 2.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The crowd, drenched but delighted, erupted as Messi and Allende celebrated.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Launched from submerged submarines, the M51 can reach altitudes exceeding 2,000 kilometers and re-enters the atmosphere at speeds up to Mach 20, reflecting France’s focus on precision, reliability, and constant readiness in maintaining its 290-warhead nuclear deterrent.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Pier 500 would use 124 acres of submerged infrastructure that was added during the construction of Pier 400.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And with this model priced so low, the dream of a sun-soaked, stylish getaway is closer than ever.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 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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Pre-washed greens, like those in salad kits, aren’t immune to these issues.—
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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Nothing is pre-washed and none of the ingredients for my recipes were pre-cut.—
Alexis Berger,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Inundated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundated. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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