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adjective

as in flooded

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verb

past tense of inundate
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
Verb
Stefanski, now the Falcons’ first-year coach, was inundated with a practice style rooted in contact. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The clinics have been inundated with miners in the wake of coal mine closures. — Howard Berkes, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026 We’re already inundated with daily reports of death and murder. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026 Yet the island has seen tourism explode, according to some residents and longtime visitors — and locals say they've become inundated by visitors, crowds and noise. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Recruiting teams are inundated with 412% more applications per recruiter with half the staff. — Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Several neighbors in this stretch of homes were inundated with floodwaters as storms brought several inches of rain in less than an hour. — Dan Snyder, CBS News, 29 July 2026 The flooding left behind scenes of destruction across West Virginia, including a hotel in Weston where floodwaters poured into the lobby as water inundated parts of the property. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 24 July 2026 The reopening of Sunset Boulevard this week following a trunk line break that inundated West Hollywood with 17 million gallons of water hit a setback on Wednesday when crews discovered another leak. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundated
  1. flooded
  2. engulfed
  3. saturated
  4. overwhelmed
  5. drenched
  6. submerged
  7. soaked
  8. washed
Adjective
  • Photos shared on social media show waist-deep water covered many roads and flooded businesses.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Such tensions, compounded by a flooded market, have led many hemp farmers to quit.
    — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026
Definition of flooded
Verb
  • The Mazda was engulfed in flames, and all three vehicles were virtually destroyed.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Per the state police, the crash involved two passenger vehicles, one of which was fully engulfed in fire.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of engulfed
Adjective
  • Rather than chase influencers, whose rates have climbed into four and five figures per post amid a saturated market, Poppy & Pout is now investing in community events at retailers like Pigment in San Diego.
    — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • This painstakingly restored 4K version looks and sounds gorgeous; cinematographer Dante Spinotti’s work glows with saturated vibrancy, and Michel Rubini and the Reds’ score vibrates on a spooky synth frequency.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Definition of saturated
Verb
  • Wildfire smoke has overwhelmed large swathes of the Pacific Northwest, reaching hazardous levels in areas closest to active blazes.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • After leading the Hurricanes to the national championship game — a loss to Fernando Mendoza and Indiana — Beck wasn't overwhelmed by the national stage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of overwhelmed
Adjective
  • Where the house’s beloved Valaya leans crisp and fresh, Athénaïs feels more sun-drenched and soft, summery getaways.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • Warm and lived in, its heritage shines through the terracotta walls, antique wooden bureaus, and sun-drenched reading nooks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Definition of drenched
Adjective
  • Additional video from Christy Davoudpour showed the 2014 Cessna on its side with one wing in the water, and then half-submerged.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Recut stems at a 45-degree angle, remove submerged leaves, and use a clean vase with cut-flower food.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of submerged
Adjective
  • Kornacki then exclaimed, trying to collect his soaked papers.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Carpenter suggests applying it to vertical surfaces, or using soaked cotton balls in open glass jars (or poking holes in the lids to allow the fumes to escape).
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of soaked
Adjective
  • Produce should then be thoroughly washed, even if it’s labeled as pre-washed.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026
  • Buy whole heads of lettuce rather than pre-washed, bagged salad mixes.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of washed

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