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
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.
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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
Several rivers in the western part of the state are overflowing their banks and are inundating towns with fast-moving floodwater.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
After months of inundating residents with an onslaught of TV, radio and online ads, companies like DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics and BetMGM began accepting wagers inside state lines.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Dec. 2025
But state governments are, and their firings are now inundating the courts.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
This aerial picture shows floodwaters inundating streets and buildings in Hoi An on Thursday.
—Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
When those glaciers go, sea levels will rise by more than a meter, inundating land currently inhabited by 230 million people.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
Open, honest, and transparent information—thorough enough for meaningful discussion without inundating directors with details—is a cornerstone to maintaining a trusting relationship between the board and management.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
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
Several rivers in the western part of the state are overflowing their banks and are inundating towns with fast-moving floodwater.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
After months of inundating residents with an onslaught of TV, radio and online ads, companies like DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics and BetMGM began accepting wagers inside state lines.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Dec. 2025
But state governments are, and their firings are now inundating the courts.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
This aerial picture shows floodwaters inundating streets and buildings in Hoi An on Thursday.
—Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
When those glaciers go, sea levels will rise by more than a meter, inundating land currently inhabited by 230 million people.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
Open, honest, and transparent information—thorough enough for meaningful discussion without inundating directors with details—is a cornerstone to maintaining a trusting relationship between the board and management.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundating
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The calls and texts came flooding in when Denver’s plan to sign him was reported.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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Hochul also warned that there could be flooding in coastal areas.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Herman Halushchenko's arrest, the source said, followed requests from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) and marked an uptick in an anti-corruption probe engulfing the political spectrum.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Proportional representation could also help with the deep political polarization engulfing the United States.—
Jennifer Lynn McCoy,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
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The goal is a home that feels warm and welcoming, with just enough personality to stand out—without overwhelming the block.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The monochromatic black palette allows all these bold elements to coexist without overwhelming the look.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inundating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundating. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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