overwhelming
adjective
over·whelm·ing
ˌō-vər-ˈ(h)wel-miŋ 
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Maybe that was just a coincidence, but the response was overwhelming as people from all over the world thanked him and sent their support.
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Daniel Wine, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
India can also be overwhelming, for locals and tourists alike, so treat our list of the 17 historic buildings of India as your one-stop guide when planning a trip.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Beard changes can be liberating but also overwhelming.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Managing a project, whether large or small, can feel overwhelming without the right tools.
—Jessica Kanzler, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Wine, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
India can also be overwhelming, for locals and tourists alike, so treat our list of the 17 historic buildings of India as your one-stop guide when planning a trip.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Beard changes can be liberating but also overwhelming.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Managing a project, whether large or small, can feel overwhelming without the right tools.
—Jessica Kanzler, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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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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