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as in overpowering
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as in crushing
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as in staggering
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as in devastating
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 flooding
to cover with a flood
that spring the massive runoff from melting snows overwhelmed the valley
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Recent Examples of overwhelming
Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 1 May 2025
And so to be at this point and to have that kind of recognition is just overwhelming.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Some popular online sites might be difficult to access or overwhelming for some age groups to navigate, but a physical card for a physical store could be a better fit.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
What feels most profound is that the mental load required to simply keep two babies alive at the same time, while tending to my most basic needs, was overwhelming alone.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 1 May 2025
And so to be at this point and to have that kind of recognition is just overwhelming.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Verb
White corn is particularly popular among craft distilleries, as the mild flavor of its whiskeys allows other mash bill components, such as rye or barley, and the influence of barrel aging to shine without overwhelming the palate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Some popular online sites might be difficult to access or overwhelming for some age groups to navigate, but a physical card for a physical store could be a better fit.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwhelming
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The Longest Conclave Ever The Catholic Church's longest-ever papal conclave began in November 1268 and did not conclude until September 1271, a staggering 1,006 days later.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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According to the same survey, a staggering 77% say their roles are harder now than ever before.—
Gyre Renwick,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The race is technically nonpartisan but has become a de facto partisan contest, with millions of dollars flooding in from billionaire donors and outside special interest groups.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Mar. 2025
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And in so doing, that familiar feeling of hope and optimism has come flooding back for Bears fans, who just three months ago were again left downtrodden and dejected during an abysmal 10-game losing streak.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Ditto for Lilo & Stitch, about an irresistible dog-like alien named Stitch who befriends a lonely girl.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
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But the founders’ understanding of human nature led them to create a system of government designed to constrain humankind’s irresistible lust for power by giving us three equal branches of government.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
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Cutting them to fund tax breaks for the wealthy is unacceptable.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Change fatigue can cause corporate leadership to become more willing to accept the unwelcome, and to normalize the unacceptable.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Not a single official responsible for this stupendous misadventure paid a price, which guarantees repetition.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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Dear brothers and sisters, In the Lord’s Paschal Mystery, death and life contended in a stupendous struggle, but the Lord now lives forever (cf.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lotions in particular remove hair from the root, are less painful than wax strips, and are much cheaper than laser hair removal and electrolysis.—
Danielle Jackson,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2025
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Like many things in life, trying to fix something later is much more painful.—
Kevin Campbell,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The renowned American sculptor was more accessible at a smaller scale with a formidable presence at TEFAF New York.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Cobb brings a formidable and unique resume to WWE, built across multiple major promotions.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The younger of the two, Bella, is unscathed; her sister had jumped into a pool to rescue her and ended up drowning herself.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner released its official report on Carter's death on April 18, 2023, attributing his cause of death to drowning after inhaling difluoroethane and taking alprazolam, the generic form of brand-name Xanax.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Overwhelming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwhelming. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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