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as in overpowering
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as in crushing
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as in staggering
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as in devastating
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
just the thought of how much work there is to do overwhelms me
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as in flooding
to cover with a flood
that spring the massive runoff from melting snows overwhelmed the valley
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Recent Examples of overwhelming
Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Sang-woo’s willingness to betray others for survival clashes with Gi-hun’s desire to hold onto his humanity, even in the face of overwhelming pressure.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Channels like direct mail, email updates and occasional call campaigns keep them informed without overwhelming them.
—Barri Rafferty, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Deciding which skincare products to invest in can feel overwhelming.
—Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Sang-woo’s willingness to betray others for survival clashes with Gi-hun’s desire to hold onto his humanity, even in the face of overwhelming pressure.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Organizations should set dynamic buffer sizes that adjust based on load conditions, ensuring smooth data flow without overwhelming the system.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Channels like direct mail, email updates and occasional call campaigns keep them informed without overwhelming them.
—Barri Rafferty, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwhelming
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When the Chargers traded for Mack in March 2022, the possibilities were staggering.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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The policy could cost the U.S. a staggering $315 billion for a one-time effort, according to the American Immigration Council.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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If anxiety still comes flooding back at night, Brown recommends keeping a journal by your bed to jot down a quick note or reminder about whatever is troubling you.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Is flooding possible as thaw, rain comes next week?Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Basket This utterly irresistible addition to the Loewe oeuvre debuted at the spring 2017 womenswear show, and the world hasn’t been the same since.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Authors identify the most irresistible tropes and reproduce them as efficiently as possible.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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The section says that Amazon believes in creating a diverse and inclusive company and that inequitable treatment of anyone is unacceptable.Annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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One glaring weakness Poles probably spent too much time talking about Williams’ role in the unacceptable number of sacks.Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Witness Rishabh Pant's stupendous 61 that has given India a chance to square the series.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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After this stupendous comeback win, Quinn honored the rookie in his way.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The camera stays close, capturing painful moments (Jaouad in the hospital), sweetness (exchanging wedding rings made of green twist ties), and most of all, Batiste's incredible passion.Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Despite the painful setback, Strowman powered through the match and emerged victorious, solidifying his reputation for resilience.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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After navigating a few early hiccups—which included, of all things, snail slime—TikTok Shop proved formidable; the app’s surge in vendors outpaced competitors like Amazon, which TikTok ultimately wants to replace (or at least dethrone).Jason Parham, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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So the panel is top tier and should be a formidable alternative to the QD-OLED display used in Samsung’s respective 2025 flagship, the S95F. OLED TVs just keep getting brighter, more vivid, and dazzling — and consumers really can’t go wrong with any of them.Chris Welch, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
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Police say a 3-month-old baby has died after drowning in a motel bathtub on New Year’s Day.Abigail Adams, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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The cause of death was drowning, according to the Monroe County Medical Examiner.David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Overwhelming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwhelming. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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