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as in spilled
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 engulfed
to cover with a flood
the swollen river overflowed the surrounding land and washed several houses away
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Recent Examples of overflowed
Connor Greene, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
While the sewerage district's original estimate suggested about 20,000 gallons of wastewater overflowed, half of that was recovered and treated.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Hazardous medical waste bins overflowed.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Many residents of Hazard are still reeling from catastrophic flooding in July 2022, which was driven by five days of record-breaking rain that overflowed creeks and rivers across Kentucky.
—Nidhi Sharma, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
The Farmington River overflowed at historic levels at the time.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2025
The stories have overflowed with a horrible, glorious narrative abundance.
—Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025
After dinner, Mark quickly left after the toilet overflowed due to Epcot's constant use throughout the day.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The lack of an effective flood warning system in Kerr County would become top of mind in the hours, days and weeks after the banks of the Guadalupe overflowed.
—Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
During the last government shutdown, which went on for more than a month between December 2018 and January 2019, national parks were vandalized and trash and human waste overflowed.
—Connor Greene, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
While the sewerage district's original estimate suggested about 20,000 gallons of wastewater overflowed, half of that was recovered and treated.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Hazardous medical waste bins overflowed.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Many residents of Hazard are still reeling from catastrophic flooding in July 2022, which was driven by five days of record-breaking rain that overflowed creeks and rivers across Kentucky.
—Nidhi Sharma, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
The Farmington River overflowed at historic levels at the time.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2025
The stories have overflowed with a horrible, glorious narrative abundance.
—Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025
After dinner, Mark quickly left after the toilet overflowed due to Epcot's constant use throughout the day.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The lack of an effective flood warning system in Kerr County would become top of mind in the hours, days and weeks after the banks of the Guadalupe overflowed.
—Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overflowed
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Fans flooded social media with emotional reactions to the photo, citing the pair's past feud as part of its significance.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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That honesty resonated with parents and teachers alike, many of whom flooded her comments with support.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Investigators believe the suspect also deliberately set fire to the church, which appeared engulfed in flames in photos and videos shared on social media.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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Authorities continue to scour the rubble to gather evidence, including searching for clues on the cause of the fire that engulfed the complex, a law enforcement source briefed on the investigation told CNN.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Whether your kids spilled cereal in the car or your dogs shed all over your brand new couch, this device can handle it all.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Swollen by Helene, the nearby Nolichucky River spilled over its banks and around the hospital, which was built in a flood plain.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But courts were overwhelmed by a flood of asylum seekers—a long-standing systemic shortage exacerbated by Biden’s inclusive policies.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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And the first-half performance in Seville, as Postecoglou’s side overwhelmed a very strong Real Betis, was enough to prompt a huge sense of positivity.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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One of the most famous bubbles that burst was the 2000 dotcom crash where the value of internet companies plummeted.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories His latest is a blunt cinematic instrument — loud, loaded and bursting with carnage and ideological angst.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When [ecologist Lars] Chittka gave bumblebees an extra jolt of sucrose, their favorite food, the bees buzzed with delight.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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Stateside, Atlanta buzzed as Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills shared the stage for The Queens!—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The mineral can range from light to dark blue, but the darker colors are more saturated and common.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Some foods that contain saturated fats, such as fatty fish and dairy products, also provide essential nutrients.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The letter is dripping with LOVE for Israel and a frustration for its failure on social media.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Wall Street Hotel’s afternoon tea spot is dripping with jewel tones—a teal-blue carpet, mustard lounge chairs, a deep-red banquette.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Overflowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overflowed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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