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swamped

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verb

past tense of swamp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swamped
Adjective
  • Around 2010 to 2011, as Woods walked knee-deep in the funk of public embarrassment, endless injuries and a broken swing, the door swung open to players desperate for space in major tournaments.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • As the defending national champions, the Pioneers wade knee-deep in high expectations.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Without federal funding, towns like Canton have to figure out how to secure money for projects such as finding a new location for its flooded firehouse.
    Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2025
  • One of the vehicles left the flooded road and was swept under a bridge.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • When first responders arrived on the scene, both the plane and a vehicle were already fully engulfed in flames, which have since been extinguished, TMZ reported.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The runoff election marks yet another chapter in the country's struggle against a surge of violent crime that has engulfed cities in a country that was once a popular tourist destination and was left badly scarred by the pandemic.
    James LaPorta, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Houston has athletic size, and that has overwhelmed the Clippers in previous matchups.
    Kelly Iko, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Even with her job as a server at Applebee’s, she was overwhelmed by the city’s punishing disparity.
    Jeff Hobbs, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The spider first anchors a web between submerged vegetation and then makes multiple trips to the surface, collecting tiny air bubbles.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • To stay submerged for a staggering three minutes before heading off for the facial.
    Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • While Walking to School Bus Stop Jordan’s dad, who wasn’t in the vehicle, is devastated.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Lewis witnessed school closures that critics said devastated the South and West sides.
    Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Recognize that your work output is going to vary and each type (creative, busy, growth, and management) has its place and its value.
    Nicole Lipkin, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Two of the five busiest airports in the European Union in 2023 were Madrid’s and Barcelona’s, according to EU data.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This class offers an opportunity to stay active and engaged.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Patients today are more informed, connected and engaged.
    Aman Gupta, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Swamped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swamped. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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