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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
Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
In the footage, the individual pulls up to the secluded dumpster in their car and quickly dumps the cat on top of the overflowing trash receptacle.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Luckily, Amazon’s fashion department is overflowing with affordable flare jeans to snag ahead of spring.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Kitty Kat Rescue jumped in after hearing about these kittens being left in the bag, especially since the rescue organization was overflowing with 65 cats, just as many shelters are experiencing.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The Australian government’s response is militarized as well, and the mass graves full of bodies recovered by volunteers like Ava and Clay bring to mind overflowing funeral homes in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
Many of the world’s most successful businesses began with an idea, not an overflowing bank account.
—Vinayak Mahtani, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In response to Denver Post social media posts, some residents complained that their recycling bins were now overflowing and that pickup still wasn’t consistent.
—Elliott Wenzler, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2025
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
Adjective
Another alleged he was ordered to keep working after a load of fish landed on him, gashing his leg to the bone and overflowing his boot with blood.
—Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
In the footage, the individual pulls up to the secluded dumpster in their car and quickly dumps the cat on top of the overflowing trash receptacle.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Luckily, Amazon’s fashion department is overflowing with affordable flare jeans to snag ahead of spring.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Kitty Kat Rescue jumped in after hearing about these kittens being left in the bag, especially since the rescue organization was overflowing with 65 cats, just as many shelters are experiencing.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The Australian government’s response is militarized as well, and the mass graves full of bodies recovered by volunteers like Ava and Clay bring to mind overflowing funeral homes in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
Many of the world’s most successful businesses began with an idea, not an overflowing bank account.
—Vinayak Mahtani, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In response to Denver Post social media posts, some residents complained that their recycling bins were now overflowing and that pickup still wasn’t consistent.
—Elliott Wenzler, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overflowing
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The race is technically nonpartisan but has become a de facto partisan contest, with millions of dollars flooding in from billionaire donors and outside special interest groups.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Mar. 2025
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And in so doing, that familiar feeling of hope and optimism has come flooding back for Bears fans, who just three months ago were again left downtrodden and dejected during an abysmal 10-game losing streak.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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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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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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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
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Also in central Gaza on Sunday, at least 12 people were killed and more than 40 injured when an Israeli airstrike targeted a crowded junction, according to Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, Director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex central Gaza City.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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The downside of this route is that digital books can easily get lost in the shuffle of crowded devices.—
Vikrant Shaurya,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That’s overwhelming even for the most experienced investor.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2025
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An adventurous mix of fabrics brings warmth to the primary suite, without overwhelming the space.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2025
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Some of the federal government’s messaging in recent months regarding falling egg prices appear at odds with its statements about inflated egg prices in the lawsuit.—
Esther Sun,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Some will ponder whether now is the right time to cash in on deals—perhaps doing some early back-to-school shopping—before future tariff pressure potentially leads to inflated prices.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
8 July 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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Fortunately, legislation pending in the New York City Council would trim the problem here in America’s most populous city.—
Dr. Philip J. Landrigan,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, this year’s reader-favorite city hotels in India are split between the country’s two most populous cities, Delhi and Mumbai.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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“Overflowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overflowing. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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