as in flooded
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as in engulfed
to cover with a flood
water from the overflowing bathtub inundated the bathroom floor
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Recent Examples of inundated
Katia Riddle, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
The United Kingdom’s albums chart is inundated with comebacks this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The American rankings are currently inundated with Christmas songs, but most, if not all of them are expected to fall away in short order, now that December has turned to January.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
She was even inundated with helpful tips from others who went through similar experiences.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Programmed by Film Forum Repertory Artistic Director Bruce Goldstein, who said he’d been inundated by AI ads.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
This game was inundated with signs of remembrance.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
When the Christmas tracks disappear, the Hot 100 will be inundated with returning favorites, and those tracks that have remained popular enough to hold on, despite the deluge of seasonal classics, will soar.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The storm surge inundated communities along the Gulf Coast, and its 10 to 15 inches of rain flooded roads and triggered scores of water rescues across the state.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
Mobile home parks are built precariously into the town's mountain coves, and many were inundated by Helene.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
The United Kingdom’s albums chart is inundated with comebacks this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The American rankings are currently inundated with Christmas songs, but most, if not all of them are expected to fall away in short order, now that December has turned to January.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
She was even inundated with helpful tips from others who went through similar experiences.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Programmed by Film Forum Repertory Artistic Director Bruce Goldstein, who said he’d been inundated by AI ads.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
This game was inundated with signs of remembrance.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
When the Christmas tracks disappear, the Hot 100 will be inundated with returning favorites, and those tracks that have remained popular enough to hold on, despite the deluge of seasonal classics, will soar.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The storm surge inundated communities along the Gulf Coast, and its 10 to 15 inches of rain flooded roads and triggered scores of water rescues across the state.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundated
Adjective
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In all, 94 people, including 31 children, were rescued from flooded homes following the 3 a.m. response by city first responders on Monday, Duggan said.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Schools districts throughout Kentucky closed on Monday, citing flooded streets, dangerous travel conditions and power outages that impacted some 15,000 homes and businesses.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The sprawling case puts a spotlight on crisis publicists, who typically remain behind the scenes but have become the story here, with four separate agencies engulfed in the spectacle.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Officers patrolling nearby smelled smoke and went to investigate, finding the woman engulfed in flames.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The choice between chicken or beef ultimately depends on your health goals, whether that be eating less saturated fat or increasing your iron intake.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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Fog and stratus clouds Clouds are a result of saturation, but saturated air can also exist at ground level.—
Ross Lazear,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Resilience helps in seeing the bigger picture and not getting overwhelmed by immediate difficulties.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Bengals and Joe Burrow torched the Broncos’ overwhelmed secondary for 412 passing yards in Week 17 — constantly attacking corner Riley Moss in his return from injury.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Aerial drones confirmed the presence of a submerged vehicle.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Colin Grant Hiding in the Front Room The BBC series Mr Loverman, about a closeted West Indian grandfather and his family, explores the submerged emotional lives of the Windrush generation in Britain.—
The New York Review of Books,
The New York Review of Books,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Keep [your container] evenly moist, but avoid waterlogged soil.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Donations still needed Community leaders are jumping in to help those struggling with basic necessities and waterlogged homes amid single-digit nighttime temperatures and extreme wind chill.—
Annalise Frank,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Inundated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundated. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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