overwhelming
adjective
over·whelm·ing
ˌō-vər-ˈ(h)wel-miŋ 
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Filing taxes can be overwhelming, especially for those with limited financial resources or without access to professional assistance—making programs like IRS Direct File a crucial investment.
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
First-generation engine and appearance options were almost overwhelming.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
There’s not a single hateful comment, which is such a rare thing on social media, where negativity can be overwhelming.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Starting out in coding can be overwhelming, but the right tools can make a difference.
—New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2024
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
First-generation engine and appearance options were almost overwhelming.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
There’s not a single hateful comment, which is such a rare thing on social media, where negativity can be overwhelming.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Starting out in coding can be overwhelming, but the right tools can make a difference.
—New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2024
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overwhelming
adjective
over·whelm·ing
ˌō-vər-ˈhwel-miŋ
-wel-
: great sense 4, extreme
an overwhelming response
overwhelmingly
adverb
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