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as in teeming
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as in overloaded
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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
Sarah Y. Wu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
These pros know exactly where to begin when tackling a disaster of a bedroom closet or an overflowing kitchen cupboard.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
To the right of the overflowing lunch table, Lomeli starts pulling out more bottles from his bar—where a large surrealist-style portrait of Clase Azul’s founder and CEO with a bird on his shoulder watches over his personal collection.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Some fell into disarray, with trash piling up and toilets overflowing.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
The sight of the overflowing toy collection was a striking testament to the kindness and generosity of everyone who participated.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Kurt’s key takeaways Dealing with an overflowing inbox doesn't have to be daunting.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
This generous gift is overflowing with classic crowd-pleasers like See's Toffee-ettes, Milk Chocolate Balls, Truffles and more.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Step inside and you’re greeted by a deli counter overflowing with tempting options, from savory puff pastries and chipá cheese bread to ricotta cake and Jewish Argentine nods like knishes and challah egg salad sandwiches.
—Allie Lazar, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her schedule is overflowing with music videos, editorial shoots, and celebrity appointments, as well as behind-the-scenes work on her nail jewelry brand, Wear Unistella.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
These pros know exactly where to begin when tackling a disaster of a bedroom closet or an overflowing kitchen cupboard.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
To the right of the overflowing lunch table, Lomeli starts pulling out more bottles from his bar—where a large surrealist-style portrait of Clase Azul’s founder and CEO with a bird on his shoulder watches over his personal collection.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Some fell into disarray, with trash piling up and toilets overflowing.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
The sight of the overflowing toy collection was a striking testament to the kindness and generosity of everyone who participated.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Kurt’s key takeaways Dealing with an overflowing inbox doesn't have to be daunting.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
This generous gift is overflowing with classic crowd-pleasers like See's Toffee-ettes, Milk Chocolate Balls, Truffles and more.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Step inside and you’re greeted by a deli counter overflowing with tempting options, from savory puff pastries and chipá cheese bread to ricotta cake and Jewish Argentine nods like knishes and challah egg salad sandwiches.
—Allie Lazar, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overflowing
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If anxiety still comes flooding back at night, Brown recommends keeping a journal by your bed to jot down a quick note or reminder about whatever is troubling you.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Is flooding possible as thaw, rain comes next week?Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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An intellectually dense film bursting with ideas, some of them contradictory, some troubling, all of them provocative.Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
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At one point Harry Maguire tried to inject urgency, bursting forward with the ball and urging Alejandro Garnacho and Diogo Dalot to run ahead.Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Profile: Dilly Dally was a stray who was taken to a crowded shelter in Imperial Valley and was then transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters.Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Shot in Delhi during the post-COVID period, the production faced logistical challenges, particularly while filming in crowded railway stations.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.Ajay Prasad, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Borrowers have been defrauded through tactics such as providing inflated job placement numbers or deceptive recruiting tactics.Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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This year’s increase would compare with a 0.4% rise in 2024 following drops of 7% and nearly 15% in 2023 and 2022, respectively, from inflated prices during the Covid-19 pandemic.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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White corn is particularly popular among craft distilleries, as the mild flavor of its whiskeys allows other mash bill components, such as rye or barley, and the influence of barrel aging to shine without overwhelming the palate.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Some popular online sites might be difficult to access or overwhelming for some age groups to navigate, but a physical card for a physical store could be a better fit.Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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The states include the country’s most populous — California, which has 17 million renters.Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 9 Jan. 2025
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El Fondo has bookstores in Mexico — the world’s most populous Spanish-speaking nation — and others throughout Latin America and Spain.Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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These predictions highlight a year brimming with potential, as the industry continues to prove itself as an unstoppable force.Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The planet’s ancient ecosystem might have been brimming over with a richer assortment of plant life than scientists ever thought.Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Overflowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overflowing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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