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as in spilling
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 flooding
to cover with a flood
the swollen river overflowed the surrounding land and washed several houses away
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as in bursting
to be copiously supplied
a magazine that usually overflows with home-repair tips for the do-it-yourselfer
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Recent Examples of overflowing
Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
In the suburban village of Wauwatosa, an overflowing and fast-moving Menomonee River submerged a popular playground.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Not all players are prodigies, and not all coaches Yoda-like figures overflowing with zen wisdom.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Hospitals overflowing with patients ripped by shrapnel and pierced by bullets.
—Brendan Rascius, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Amazon is overflowing with fashion deals this week — including a pair of stylish sneakers that shoppers with wide feet swear by.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
If the first half of the year was about comebacks, reinventions, and global breakthroughs, then the fall promises to be about dominance—artists cementing their place in a year already overflowing with heavyweights.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Memorabilia Southerners love our momentos and heirlooms—sometimes to the point where our homes are overflowing with them.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Despite planning my outfits for every day and night of the trip, my carry-on suitcase was overflowing.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
More than 50 youth teams of five players each were registered before still more had to be turned away from the overflowing event, first intended as a tribute to Ryan and a celebration of the sheer spirit of play.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
The more unexpected takeaway was the show's graphic depiction of an overflowing toilet as the climax of the episode, which was set on Thanksgiving Day.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
In the suburban village of Wauwatosa, an overflowing and fast-moving Menomonee River submerged a popular playground.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
If your answer is yes, then now is a great time to upgrade since Amazon is overflowing with impressive markdowns on cordless vacuums.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Not all players are prodigies, and not all coaches Yoda-like figures overflowing with zen wisdom.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Hospitals overflowing with patients ripped by shrapnel and pierced by bullets.
—Brendan Rascius, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Amazon is overflowing with fashion deals this week — including a pair of stylish sneakers that shoppers with wide feet swear by.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
If the first half of the year was about comebacks, reinventions, and global breakthroughs, then the fall promises to be about dominance—artists cementing their place in a year already overflowing with heavyweights.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Memorabilia Southerners love our momentos and heirlooms—sometimes to the point where our homes are overflowing with them.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Despite planning my outfits for every day and night of the trip, my carry-on suitcase was overflowing.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
More than 50 youth teams of five players each were registered before still more had to be turned away from the overflowing event, first intended as a tribute to Ryan and a celebration of the sheer spirit of play.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overflowing
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Don't eat or drink in front of your laptop, which can result in food spattering or spilling on the computer and the screen.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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With an evident sense of shame, Sheen recalls cutting a deal with the feds for immunity, and spilling the details to law enforcement with Fleiss and her lawyers in the room.—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Just two days before filming began in the northwest regional province of Santiago Rodriguez, a powerful storm swept through the Dominican Republic, flooding the ground floor of the production office and bringing much of Santo Domingo to a halt.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, that did not stop Taylor Swift fans from flooding Tart's social media with stern reactions.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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An affectionate little cat with a heart bursting with love for humans is looking for a home at a Texas shelter.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
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The novel sparkles with Sosa’s signature wit and sense of humor; the banter between Javi and Mari is deliciously funny, bursting with laugh-out-loud moments on seemingly every other page.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Spencer were notified on Friday of an overloaded vessel with 191 migrant onboard being disabled in international waters.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Both offer epic burgers, Friday catfish and overloaded sundaes.—
Kat Robinson RIVER VALLEY EATS,
Arkansas Online,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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On Friday, the debate shifted from online circles into public view, engulfing the sidewalk facing the mural.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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As a producer, Turbo is most adept at creating cinematic beats capable of engulfing you in a world of his own creation.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the prospect of a Paid in Full series has industry watchers buzzing.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The viral clip has racked up nearly 19 million views so far, leaving fans buzzing over the pair’s funny performance.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At first glance, Nam-Joon Cho’s lab at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University looks like your typical research facility—scientists toiling away, crowded workbenches, a hum of machinery in the background.—
Sandy Ong,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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The company has been around for over four decades, and other big-name tech companies, such as IBM, Microsoft, and Amazon, have made the cloud services market more crowded than ever.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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As experts, the members of Forbes Business Council have experience implementing customer service best practices without exceeding their budget or overwhelming their team.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Credit Denver’s defensive-line depth, too, which was better than advertised in keeping rookie Cam Ward off balance all day and overwhelming the Titans’ offensive line.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Overflowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overflowing. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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