as in flooding
to cover with a flood
water from the overflowing bathtub inundated the bathroom floor
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Recent Examples of inundating
Thousands of clippers are inundating social media platforms with bite-sized clips of podcast interviews, sports games, films and other long-form content.
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Bobby Allyn, NPR, 12 May 2026
Quakes of that magnitude can even pose a risk of tsunami-like waves on the lake itself, with possible heights of more than 30 feet — capable of inundating many areas near the shoreline.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Based on moderate projections from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, sea level could rise by about 10 inches by 2040, inundating a million acres of land in Florida and necessitating the relocation of more than 200,000 residents.
—Tom Hoctor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
As the future of metering remains an open question, the Supreme Court battle comes amid the administration’s broader immigration crackdown, which has been inundating the courts.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2026
Consumers should avoid inundating places with items that can’t be sold or disposed of properly.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
On March 20, the weather service reported that a foot of water was flowing over a road one mile east of Waialua, inundating several cars and homes.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
There will be 1-2 feet of water inundating many of the typically vulnerable coastal roads, some of which are likely to be closed Sunday and Monday.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Universal, worried about inundating the public for the sequel, decided to separate the two leading ladies for promotional commitments.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Bobby Allyn, NPR, 12 May 2026
Quakes of that magnitude can even pose a risk of tsunami-like waves on the lake itself, with possible heights of more than 30 feet — capable of inundating many areas near the shoreline.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Based on moderate projections from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, sea level could rise by about 10 inches by 2040, inundating a million acres of land in Florida and necessitating the relocation of more than 200,000 residents.
—Tom Hoctor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
As the future of metering remains an open question, the Supreme Court battle comes amid the administration’s broader immigration crackdown, which has been inundating the courts.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2026
Consumers should avoid inundating places with items that can’t be sold or disposed of properly.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
On March 20, the weather service reported that a foot of water was flowing over a road one mile east of Waialua, inundating several cars and homes.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
There will be 1-2 feet of water inundating many of the typically vulnerable coastal roads, some of which are likely to be closed Sunday and Monday.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Universal, worried about inundating the public for the sequel, decided to separate the two leading ladies for promotional commitments.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundating
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Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The suits filed allege Good Samaritan misrepresented the risk of flooding to new or prospective residents and each seeks thousands in damages.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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This has raised the risk of fires incurring heavy financial costs, and that of flare-ups engulfing people’s livelihoods.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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The massive waves worked so well with the music, engulfing the space to create this fantasy world.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Plant your foot and the car gently feeds in torque rather than overwhelming the front tyres.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The trend offers a bold yet intentional way to transform a space without overwhelming it.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
1 June 2026
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“Inundating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundating. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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