OVERFLOWED Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

overflowed 1 of 2

adjective

as in flooded

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verb

past tense of overflow

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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receded

as in engulfed

to cover with a flood the swollen river overflowed the surrounding land and washed several houses away

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as in burst

to be copiously supplied a magazine that usually overflows with home-repair tips for the do-it-yourselfer

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The region saw similar flash floods in August 2025, when a glacial lake in Tibet overflowed because of high temperatures. — Shristi Kafle, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 The region saw similar flash floods in August last year, when a glacial lake in Tibet overflowed because of high temperatures. — Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Cristian Maturana, a doctor at Quibdo’s only public hospital, said that after the earthquake hit, the emergency room overflowed with patients with broken bones and other injuries. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Like a flower that doesn’t close even at night, her dark soul overflowed all around. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Water overflowed from a large retention pond and swept Kearns away. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 31 July 2026 By evening, crowds overflowed outside the site and spilled onto the streets and lanes. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 Mason took the list and started a conversation with another kid his age whose hands overflowed with stickers. — Maria Jose Gutierrez-Chavez, Curbed, 17 July 2026 Residents rush animals and campers to higher ground At a wild animal rescue, Katie Buck evacuated several dozen animals to higher ground in the dark Thursday as the normally dry Lazy Creek overflowed. — Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026

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Adjective

Social media video also showed rain leaking into subway stations and flooded streets.

— Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Two women who were on foot and trapped in a flooded creek were rescued, Fire Division Lt.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of flooded

Verb

The selling pressure subsequently spilled over into global markets.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Eight people were injured, and Interstate 290 was blocked for several hours on Monday, after a semi-trailer truck spilled a load of concrete bricks onto the road in northwest suburban Itasca.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of spilled

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Gunshots followed by an inferno Police responded to the home on Sunday evening and heard gunshots coming from out back, just before the house was completely engulfed in flames.

— Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Police responded to the home on Sunday evening and heard gunshots coming from out back, just before the house was completely engulfed in flames.

— CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of engulfed

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Chinese authorities also warned that a barrier lake, which formed at the confluence of the Tsogyal and the Purupqiangzangbu rivers, is overflowing and may burst.

— Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Sip local wines like Norton or Vignoles, hop around downtown, or wander through orchards bursting with ripe apples while leaves crunch underfoot.

— Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of burst

Adjective

From unexpected combinations to pops of saturated accessories, this season is all about self-expression and letting color lead the way.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
High-frequency brand campaigns in saturated markets remain notoriously difficult to isolate cleanly on a short cadence.

— Tobin Thomas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of saturated

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Reflecting on her journey, Jones told me last year that her best career advice is to stay open to new experiences and not get overwhelmed by distant goals.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
My mother was never one for parting phrases, mainly because she was overwhelmed by a form of timidity that verged on self-erasure.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of overwhelmed

Adjective

The 59-year-old actress kept the summer vibes going at the Practical Magic 2 premiere on August 26, shimmering from head to toe in a seafoam green sequin gown that was dripping in pearls and gold chains.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
The man in black is wracked and choking, mangling the words, eyes dripping.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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