as in flooded
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as in spilled
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 engulfed
to cover with a flood
the swollen river overflowed the surrounding land and washed several houses away
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Recent Examples of overflowed
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
User forums from this period overflowed with accounts of heartbreak, betrayal, accusations of gaslighting, and anguish.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024
For more than a week, trash cans overflowed.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
The arena overflowed with more pink than a cotton candy factory – youngsters in sparkly dresses hoisted in the air by dads, twentysomethings in short, ruffled skirts – as the flock embraced the girly-girl aesthetic Carpenter presents.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
Maxar Technologies In the town of Spruce Pine, the local North Toe River overflowed, flooding the region that is also the source of quartz used in microchips, according to NPR.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Once the French Broad River, which flows through Asheville, and its subsidiaries overflowed, the water rushed into nearby neighborhoods within minutes.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Rivers overflowed, and a chunk of one of the state’s major highways collapsed, cutting off communities; floods slung mud and muck into buildings.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
If that overflowed, the rest of the bodies were taken on a ride to sea on the Missionary boat and dumped in the middle of the ocean.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
User forums from this period overflowed with accounts of heartbreak, betrayal, accusations of gaslighting, and anguish.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024
For more than a week, trash cans overflowed.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
The arena overflowed with more pink than a cotton candy factory – youngsters in sparkly dresses hoisted in the air by dads, twentysomethings in short, ruffled skirts – as the flock embraced the girly-girl aesthetic Carpenter presents.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
Maxar Technologies In the town of Spruce Pine, the local North Toe River overflowed, flooding the region that is also the source of quartz used in microchips, according to NPR.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Once the French Broad River, which flows through Asheville, and its subsidiaries overflowed, the water rushed into nearby neighborhoods within minutes.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Rivers overflowed, and a chunk of one of the state’s major highways collapsed, cutting off communities; floods slung mud and muck into buildings.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overflowed
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According to the sheriff's department, someone strolling along a trail near Santa Rosa discovered a man's corpse in a flooded creek.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
25 Nov. 2024
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Hours later, a man's body was found in the same flooded creek, Brice said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Nov. 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
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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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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
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Last April, 174 people were stranded for up to 23 hours when a pod on a cable car line in southern Turkey hit a pole and burst open for unknown reasons, killing one and injuring seven.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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Editor’s picks The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time Though he’s known for being slightly reticent in interviews, today, Bad Bunny is fully charged and bursting with stories.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In saturated fats, the carbon atoms have the maximum amount of hydrogen atoms bonded.—
Devineé Lingo, M.S.,
Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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Color palettes emulate the yellowing fade of old photographs and the overly saturated or unnaturally cool tones of digital imagery, a reminder that the camera is rarely an objective observer.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
ARTnews.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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The spectacular set design here is a spooky submerged nightmare of shifting shadows and decay frozen in time.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
31 Dec. 2024
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To avoid those types of accidents, the department is reminding boaters to operate at safe speeds and keep an eye out for low water areas and submerged objects, among other things.—
Ryan Maxin,
Austin American-Statesman,
25 May 2024
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“Overflowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overflowed. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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