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as in devastated
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
just the thought of how much work there is to do overwhelms me
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as in flooded
to cover with a flood
that spring the massive runoff from melting snows overwhelmed the valley
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Recent Examples of overwhelmed
Harvard Business Review, 1 Apr. 2026
Many adopters are familiar with the 3‑3‑3 theory, which suggests rescue dogs feel overwhelmed during the first three days in a new home, begin settling in after three weeks, and feel fully secure after three months.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Her husband said in a statement the family is overwhelmed by community support as the search intensifies.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
But for team leaders who are feeling burnt out or overwhelmed with their job, workplace strategist Daisy Auger-Domínguez has advice on how to regain some of your joy at work.
—Harvard Business Review, 1 Apr. 2026
Many adopters are familiar with the 3‑3‑3 theory, which suggests rescue dogs feel overwhelmed during the first three days in a new home, begin settling in after three weeks, and feel fully secure after three months.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Alexander LaMorie's mother says police 'overwhelmed' him.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Her husband said in a statement the family is overwhelmed by community support as the search intensifies.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwhelmed
Adjective
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This sometimes left audience members bewildered about what had actually happened.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 Apr. 2026
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The passenger in the back eventually looked up from her phone, noticed Louise, and locked eyes with this bewildered-looking woman blocking the crosswalk.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Perez, Vargas and Blanco were devastated by the decision to let Braddy live.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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But the loss of those extra property tax dollars devastated cities, which had been scrambling since Proposition 13 put the brakes on property tax increases.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In August 2022, 10 miners died when the El Pinabete coal mine in Coahuila flooded.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Now in the midst of prom season preparations, Atiana’s owner Sumit Tandon said his store has been flooded with customers.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In September, the council also approved raises for Denver police officers, who will receive staggered pay bumps, adding a cumulative 16% to their salaries over the next three years.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes payments on a staggered schedule throughout each month rather than sending them all at once.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Denver overcame 30 points from Toumani Camara, who hit eight of the Blazers' franchise-record 25 3-pointers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Tar Heels reached the national championship game, falling to the Kansas Jayhawks, who also overcame a double-digit deficit to be crowned champions.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Upon arrival, crews found a barn fully engulfed in heavy fire and smoke, and immediately began efforts to extinguish the flames.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Slight concern engulfed Charles Lee leading into the Charlotte Hornets’ outing at Target Center on Sunday night.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Healey, wearing her crisp white Red Sox uniform and Wu dressed in resplendent red with her Red Sox hat, looked somewhat stunned at the reaction but did not flee.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The crowd, which included Brazilian great Ronaldo, seemed stunned and deflated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The tomato sauce is hand-crushed from a blend of tomatoes, herbs are grown in a garden behind the restaurant, and the cheese is shredded fresh daily.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The one eating the pretzels ate her last pretzel, then crushed the little metallic bag in her fist.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Overwhelmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwhelmed. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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