inundating

verb

present participle of inundate
as in flooding
to cover with a flood water from the overflowing bathtub inundated the bathroom floor

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Recent Examples of inundating Consumers should avoid inundating places with items that can’t be sold or disposed of properly. — ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026 Thousands of clippers are inundating social media platforms with bite-sized clips of podcast interviews, sports games, films and other long-form content. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 12 May 2026 The high tides are were responsible for inundating areas that high tides don’t normally reach with ocean water 1¾ feet deep, according to the weather service. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 Quakes of that magnitude can even pose a risk of tsunami-like waves on the lake itself, with possible heights of more than 30 feet — capable of inundating many areas near the shoreline. — Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 Video taken from Vestavia Hills, a community in central Alabama, showed brown floodwater inundating local streets amid the roar of rain. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 20 June 2026 As the future of metering remains an open question, the Supreme Court battle comes amid the administration’s broader immigration crackdown, which has been inundating the courts. — Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2026 This corner of Ealing, a borough in West London, used to flood regularly during heavy rainstorms, with water sweeping into local streets and inundating the nearby Greenford tube station, part of the London Underground. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 18 June 2026 Based on moderate projections from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, sea level could rise by about 10 inches by 2040, inundating a million acres of land in Florida and necessitating the relocation of more than 200,000 residents. — Tom Hoctor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundating
  1. flooding
  2. engulfing
  3. overwhelming
Verb
  • News of his death – one example of the political violence roiling America in recent years – quickly went global, with graphic videos flooding social media and politicians on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemning the killing.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Bailey Allen After the fireworks ended there was a mass exodus of guests leaving the Esplanade and flooding the streets of downtown Boston.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of flooding
Verb
  • Graser told News 5 that the fire quickly spread, engulfing much of the center structure.
    — Bryce Buyakie, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Kane unleashed a huge smile before engulfing Bellingham in a big embrace.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026
Definition of engulfing
Verb
  • Nieuw Bergen presents an innovative and attractive approach to inner-city housing, demonstrating how housing developments can be introduced without overwhelming the character of an existing neighborhood.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • The best caftans feel lightweight and roomy without overwhelming your frame.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of overwhelming

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