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as in knee-deep
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as in flooded
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as in engulfed
to cover with a flood
the boat was swamped by the huge wave has been swamped with paperwork since she returned from vacation
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as in overwhelmed
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
parents feeling swamped by work and family obligations
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Recent Examples of swamped
Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
But if disaster does strike and AI guts software revenues, creditors holding the high ground are in far better shape than the equityholders at sea level, who will be swamped.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Bonnema, a volunteer foster for the South Suburban Humane Society in Matteson, said kitten season starts in early spring, when unspayed cats become pregnant and area shelters get swamped with young animals that are especially needy.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
When Choi Seon-chul, a hotshot at a rival paper firm says he's swamped at work, Man-su tells him to faint so the higher-ups will hire Man-su to help divvy up the work.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
His total of 20 swamped the next best of 14 from Joe Rodon.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Rehmet said he has been swamped with phone calls from Democrats wanting to replicate his success.
—Philip Jankowski, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Welcome to an increasingly common situation in which health concerns are swamped by economics.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Nonetheless, many North Texans won’t have to run out to the store during the winter storm; grocers have been swamped with people this week who have cleared out the meat, eggs, bread and other storm staples.
—Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Twenty-five girls, two counselors and Camp Mystic's owner were killed in the historic flooding in Kerr County that swamped the camp.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
But if disaster does strike and AI guts software revenues, creditors holding the high ground are in far better shape than the equityholders at sea level, who will be swamped.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Bonnema, a volunteer foster for the South Suburban Humane Society in Matteson, said kitten season starts in early spring, when unspayed cats become pregnant and area shelters get swamped with young animals that are especially needy.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
When Choi Seon-chul, a hotshot at a rival paper firm says he's swamped at work, Man-su tells him to faint so the higher-ups will hire Man-su to help divvy up the work.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
His total of 20 swamped the next best of 14 from Joe Rodon.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Rehmet said he has been swamped with phone calls from Democrats wanting to replicate his success.
—Philip Jankowski, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Welcome to an increasingly common situation in which health concerns are swamped by economics.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Nonetheless, many North Texans won’t have to run out to the store during the winter storm; grocers have been swamped with people this week who have cleared out the meat, eggs, bread and other storm staples.
—Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swamped
Adjective
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While at the Galt House, the president did take time for some political banter, as Kentucky was knee-deep in a heated gubernatorial race.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Mar. 2026
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His walk to York Street — through often nearly knee-deep snow — took about 20 minutes, sometimes in the middle of the street, sometimes on the sidewalk.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Emergency crews arrived as the bus was already engulfed in flames.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s capital was engulfed in a cloud of toxic smoke that unleashed black rainfall dozens of miles away on Sunday after overnight Israeli strikes on several fuel depots caused fires to burn for hours.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
8 Mar. 2026
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These Bruins overwhelmed the Hawkeyes by displaying every necessary strength required to take the final step and finish the job next month in Phoenix.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Just don’t get overwhelmed by any powerful emotions!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The attached advisory lists Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the occupied West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.—
Laura Bassett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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According to her arrest affidavit, after stealing the truck and being stopped, Giza struck two occupied police vehicles and accelerated toward uniformed officers on foot.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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They are designed to sneak in close to their target undetected, and launch surprise attacks while remaining submerged.—
James Dwyer,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, their aerial unit located his submerged pickup truck in a canal off East Cypress Creek Road, with his body inside.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The community was blindsided and devastated by her sudden death.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Outreach workers and public health officials say the highly addictive synthetic opioid has devastated many people living on the streets nearby.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One drone hit the world’s busiest airport, in Dubai, on Saturday, dashing hopes that flights could resume from the regional hub.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dubai International Airport, the busiest airport in the world, was one of the targets.—
Robert Stewart,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Swamped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swamped. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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