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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
ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The parking lots and soccer field were left underwater after the nearby Des Plaines River overflowed its banks.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Nearly every waterway in Cheboygan County has overflowed its banks, with Black Lake, the Cheboygan River and other waterways inundating docks, roads, yards and nearby homes.
—Sarah Brumfield, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Water says nearly 70,000 gallons of wastewater has overflowed into the Studman Branch along Lake Wylie in southwest Charlotte.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
My passion for illustration eventually overflowed into every aspect of my life, as anything from my wardrobe to school projects became an outlet for my creative expression.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Firefighters and sheriff’s deputies found the horse surrounded by fast-moving streams in Coon Creek, which had overflowed after heavy rainfall in the northwest suburb.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Several Oahu, Kauai and Maui wastewater plants overflowed from the kona lows, spilling their contents into the ocean.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Security lines overflowed from the terminal in the early morning, then shrank to minimal waits later in the morning.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
As the front line moved closer and the hospital overflowed with patients, some colleagues lost their nerve and left.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The parking lots and soccer field were left underwater after the nearby Des Plaines River overflowed its banks.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Nearly every waterway in Cheboygan County has overflowed its banks, with Black Lake, the Cheboygan River and other waterways inundating docks, roads, yards and nearby homes.
—Sarah Brumfield, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Water says nearly 70,000 gallons of wastewater has overflowed into the Studman Branch along Lake Wylie in southwest Charlotte.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
My passion for illustration eventually overflowed into every aspect of my life, as anything from my wardrobe to school projects became an outlet for my creative expression.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Firefighters and sheriff’s deputies found the horse surrounded by fast-moving streams in Coon Creek, which had overflowed after heavy rainfall in the northwest suburb.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Several Oahu, Kauai and Maui wastewater plants overflowed from the kona lows, spilling their contents into the ocean.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Security lines overflowed from the terminal in the early morning, then shrank to minimal waits later in the morning.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overflowed
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Buttonbush grows in full sun to partial shade and can thrive in wet, flooded conditions.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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This week, the dispute between The Deb actress Charlotte MacInnes and its director, Rebel Wilson, spilled into the Federal Court in Australia, and Jake has been tracking the story.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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The conversation also spilled into broader critiques of Costco's bakery, including questions about ingredient transparency.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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But when the official entourage arrived, the 67-year-old great-grandmother immediately engulfed the queen in a bear hug.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The driver fled before the vehicle was fully engulfed and was later found hiding behind a vehicle at a Porsche dealership.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the teen’s case, five large keloids abruptly burst from her chickenpox scars, breaking out in different places on her body—on her right jaw, chest, abdomen, and right flank.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Amazon’s sale section is bursting with stellar deals this weekend — and these budget-friendly picks are no exception.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lauersdorf said in a text message he was overwhelmed by the community support from friends, neighbors and complete strangers.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the measure backfired when municipalities’ collection sites were overwhelmed, leading to stockpiles of unused textiles, and the government reversed part of the rule in October.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the Embassy moved to Nine Elms in 2018, Londoners buzzed about who and what might move in in its stead.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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An hour later, my phone buzzed with a text from Pearlman’s wife.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An especially visually striking debut, Mosquitoes exists in a saturated hyperreality that is consummately engrossing, and announces the Bertani sisters as formidable portraitists of girlhood cast against the backdrop of an alternately beautiful and oppressive world.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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As battlefields become ever more saturated with drones and skilled FPV pilots, helicopter crews will need to assume drones could come for them from any angle at any time.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Apple engineers’ eyes bulged in astonishment.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Angelenos’ eyes bulged at the $1,500-a-head price tag.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Overflowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overflowed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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