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as in flood
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
a great overflow of water from the heavy rains swept mud and silt down onto the highway
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
an overflow of help actually made the job more complicated
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as in to flood
to flow over the brim or top of
while the wine steward stood there gawking at the nearby celebrity, my expensive champagne was overflowing its glass and pouring onto our table
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as in to engulf
to cover with a flood
the swollen river overflowed the surrounding land and washed several houses away
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Recent Examples of overflow
CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
Fans are asked to bring lawn chairs for overflow outdoor seating.
—Langston Wertz Jr., Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Bryant plays Sissy, who is overflowing with camp counselor energy.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
An animation explaining how combined sewer overflow systems work.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
Fans are asked to bring lawn chairs for overflow outdoor seating.
—Langston Wertz Jr., Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
The comments section overflowed with responses and sentiments about the healing power of pets in grief.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Bryant plays Sissy, who is overflowing with camp counselor energy.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overflow
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Flooding was reported in several states, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, and flood watches were issued Wednesday in all of them.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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On Wednesday at 12:54 p.m. the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued a flood warning in effect until further notice for Jones County.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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And the $529 million shortfall already assumes $300 million in TIF surplus.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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At Tuesday’s meeting, the school board was informed that the surplus of federal funds that had been used to offer free lunch throughout the district for the past school year was finally depleted.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Others say the song has really spilled into the physical world, soundtracking school graduation parties and cafeterias across the country.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2025
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With big money pumped in to stabilize stocks, some of that cash has spilled into bitcoin.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Iberville Parish President Chris Daigle said staff members saw smoke on the second floor of the museum and later returned to the whole room room engulfed in flames, WBRZ reported.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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On the evening of May 15, the south wing of Nottoway Resort in White Castle, L.A., was engulfed in flames.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Sleight of Hand is a powerful, intense rye whiskey bursting with bold flavors reflecting Texas whiskey's power.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Summer isn’t officially here yet, but Amazon is already bursting with airy dresses for under $50.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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At the start of April a deadly torrent of rains caused flooding across the Midwest, as days of severe storms ravaged much of the central part of the United States.—
Amy Graff,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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President Donald Trump has unleashed a torrent of protectionist fervor, stoking fears far beyond U.S. borders.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mania, the one side of its polarity, wants novelty, power, movement, excess.—
Cameron Esposito,
Glamour,
12 May 2025
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Amid low hope for progress, one positive outcome for financial markets in talks would be an agreement to bring down tariffs from an excess of 100 percent to levels allowing products to flow each way, Reuters reported.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
Verb
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They had been rather carelessly overfilled and half an inch of gas sloshed on top of the barrels.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
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The Patriots seemingly overfilled their roster after making 11 selections in the 2025 NFL Draft and remaining busy during the undrafted free-agent signing period.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Overflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overflow. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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