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as in teeming
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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
Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
Our team has a desk at the office devoted to sweets, and the chocolate bowl is always overflowing.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
At rush hour, the Brown and Purple Line trains are overflowing with riders, forcing people to delay their trips.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The request comes as the state's prisons are overflowing with inmates, and the department is over budget by millions of dollars.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
The underlying notion that you can easily get lost in the shuffle if your devotees aren’t consistently seeing and hearing from you animates a modern pop landscape that’s overflowing with appeals for sustained attention.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Others lounge on spotty lawns near overflowing trash cans.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Wayfair is overflowing with home decor deals, and our shopping expert found the 10 best under $50.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Amazon’s sale section is currently overflowing with steep markdowns in every department.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 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
But judging from the overflowing shopping carts, many seem to be preparing for something more apocalyptic.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
Our team has a desk at the office devoted to sweets, and the chocolate bowl is always overflowing.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
At rush hour, the Brown and Purple Line trains are overflowing with riders, forcing people to delay their trips.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The request comes as the state's prisons are overflowing with inmates, and the department is over budget by millions of dollars.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
The underlying notion that you can easily get lost in the shuffle if your devotees aren’t consistently seeing and hearing from you animates a modern pop landscape that’s overflowing with appeals for sustained attention.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Others lounge on spotty lawns near overflowing trash cans.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Wayfair is overflowing with home decor deals, and our shopping expert found the 10 best under $50.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Amazon’s sale section is currently overflowing with steep markdowns in every department.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overflowing
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But an overloaded dryer can't do that, and regular overloading will actually knock the sensors out of commission entirely.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
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An overloaded dryer leads to lessened airflow and, therefore, extended dry time.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Dec. 2025
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For example, a single filer earning $70,000 may find that the wider 2025 brackets keep their income fully within the 22% bracket rather than spilling into the 24% bracket.—
Emma Waldman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The sector’s rapid growth is spilling into other parts of the economy.—
Shreya Ghosal,Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Trump opened the session with a lengthy spiel suggesting that the spigots of Venezuelan oil would soon be open, flooding the market with cheap petroleum for the benefit of American taxpayers, Venezuelan citizens and big oil companies.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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For some, the helicopters flying overhead and protesters flooding the streets this week felt hauntingly familiar.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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There’s a five-star spa, a hotel restaurant bursting with fecund plants, and soft, warm lighting.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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The school still needs about $2 million to get it across the finish line — including the heavy lifting of bursting the seawall to create the inland lagoon that will host the mangroves.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As a candidate, Klobuchar faced stories of disgruntled Senate staffers who described her as a difficult boss but also distinguished herself on crowded debate stages as a determined pragmatist.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has joined the crowded field of Democrats seeking to succeed Gavin Newsom as governor of California.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Oversized fits—from bomber jackets and cow-print fleece coordinates to wide-leg jeans—were balanced with boots with inflated toes and straps.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ball itself was usually an inflated animal bladder, like a cow bladder, explains Louis Moore, a professor at Michigan State University, who teaches sports history.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
28 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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Grill them about the perils of overfilling the spool.—
The Editors,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Video shows billowing smoke coming from the roof, and flames are engulfing the building.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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In a disturbing incident in the northern city of Rasht, regime forces shot unarmed civilians trying to escape an inferno engulfing its bazaar.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Overflowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overflowing. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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