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as in spilling
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 flooding
to cover with a flood
the swollen river overflowed the surrounding land and washed several houses away
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as in bursting
to be copiously supplied
a magazine that usually overflows with home-repair tips for the do-it-yourselfer
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Recent Examples of overflowing
Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
And Zermatt itself also has pockets of traditional charm, with streets lined with chalet after chalet and overflowing flower boxes.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
JPMorgan has even needed to lease additional space to facilitate staffers’ return, renting several floors in the former Credit Suisse office close to the US lender’s overflowing European headquarters.
—Jack Sidders, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
So there Wilson went toward the overflowing Aces’ bench.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The more unexpected takeaway was the show's graphic depiction of an overflowing toilet as the climax of the episode, which was set on Thanksgiving Day.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
In the suburban village of Wauwatosa, an overflowing and fast-moving Menomonee River submerged a popular playground.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
And the sport was overflowing with pitchers like Hernández, who still chewed up massive innings.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
But the film’s artistry — overflowing with excess and hedonism and an eye for commanding visuals — is impossible to dismiss.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
In a country overflowing with archaeological treasures, the ancient city of Ephesus, in western Turkey’s İzmir Province, remains the crown jewel.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Available online, this generously sized Valentine’s Day gift basket is overflowing with caramel apples and confections, including chocolate and caramel pretzel rods, white chocolate mini pretzel twists, assorted caramels, and milk chocolate raspberry bark.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Best Clothing Deals The first step on any packing list is clothes, and Amazon’s Presidents Day sale is already overflowing with travel-ready pieces for Prime members.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The club is also overflowing with depth starters while remaining alarmingly short on traditional relievers.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
About the image of her driver’s side door, the pocket overflowing with kids’ toys.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
One of Cash’s interests, carried over from Earth Angel, her 2023 debut book of short stories, is an overflowing index of animal references.
—Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
And Zermatt itself also has pockets of traditional charm, with streets lined with chalet after chalet and overflowing flower boxes.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
JPMorgan has even needed to lease additional space to facilitate staffers’ return, renting several floors in the former Credit Suisse office close to the US lender’s overflowing European headquarters.
—Jack Sidders, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
So there Wilson went toward the overflowing Aces’ bench.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The more unexpected takeaway was the show's graphic depiction of an overflowing toilet as the climax of the episode, which was set on Thanksgiving Day.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
In the suburban village of Wauwatosa, an overflowing and fast-moving Menomonee River submerged a popular playground.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
The pair came together for the film’s press conference ahead of its international premiere Saturday night, the room overflowing with journalists keen to get a glimpse of the Grammy-winning Brit.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
And the sport was overflowing with pitchers like Hernández, who still chewed up massive innings.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
But the film’s artistry — overflowing with excess and hedonism and an eye for commanding visuals — is impossible to dismiss.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
In a country overflowing with archaeological treasures, the ancient city of Ephesus, in western Turkey’s İzmir Province, remains the crown jewel.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Available online, this generously sized Valentine’s Day gift basket is overflowing with caramel apples and confections, including chocolate and caramel pretzel rods, white chocolate mini pretzel twists, assorted caramels, and milk chocolate raspberry bark.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Best Clothing Deals The first step on any packing list is clothes, and Amazon’s Presidents Day sale is already overflowing with travel-ready pieces for Prime members.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The club is also overflowing with depth starters while remaining alarmingly short on traditional relievers.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
About the image of her driver’s side door, the pocket overflowing with kids’ toys.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overflowing
Adjective
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For example, the robot can identify potential safety hazards, such as an unstable pallet or an overloaded shelf, and report them so the issues are addressed.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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For example, the robot can identify potential safety hazards, such as an unstable pallet or an overloaded shelf, and report them so the issues are addressed.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Overgrown roots spilling over the pot and a top-heavy appearance are signs your orchid is ready for a bigger pot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Add to that the luscious garden, with its beds of roses, pink dahlias, and purple hydrangeas spilling down the hillside.—
Harriet Compston,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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The study also noted that many of these companies guaranteed some news outlets would cover the press releases, and were essentially flooding the space with garbage crypto information dressed up to look like reliable news.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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However, two devastating challenges not readily realized are flooding and future water scarcity affecting our farms and ranches.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Say hello to your new favorite pizza that’s bursting with vibrant flavor!—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Others expel water from their cells to prevent the freeze-thaw cycle from bursting cell walls.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Vying for a parking spot on a crowded city street after a snowstorm has long felt like going to battle, and now there's a harrowing twist.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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But a crowded Democratic field increases the chances that two Republicans and no Democrats make it past the June primary.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Whereas Apollo space suits were akin to wearing an inflated balloon that greatly hindered motion, the AxEMU is designed with flexible joints that give astronauts mobility to kneel, jog or even do the splits.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Haber said in these contracts, Coto agreed to pay inflated prices for services for the building, including cleaning, security and maintenance.—
Catherine Odom
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To reduce ice crystal formation and freezer burn, use airtight packaging and avoid overfilling the freezer so air can circulate properly.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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As for the after-show, the highlight (other than Jawan overfilling his champagne glass) had to be Jeff listing all the idols and advantages that were played incorrectly or unnecessarily.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Dec. 2025
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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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“Overflowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overflowing. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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