overwhelmed
Americanadjective
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completely overcome in mind or feeling.
She told the overwhelmed and sobbing mother she would take care of all medical expenses.
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loaded, filled, or addressed with an excessive amount of anything.
Over 100 dogs were transported to other parts of the state from overwhelmed animal shelters on the coast.
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overpowered or crushed, as by superior forces.
The aim of the coalition's operation was to stop the dictator and his army from attacking already overwhelmed rebel troops.
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In another interview Thursday with pro-Trump outlet Real America's Voice, Zacharia said she had registered to take the bar exam but was "distracted and overwhelmed" by plans to move to China with her husband.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Raye has hit back at ticket touts who she says "overwhelmed" the sign-up process for an upcoming live show by using AI bots to create "hundreds of thousands of fake registrations".
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Feeling overwhelmed by stress or struggling to adjust when things go wrong?
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
Though she still feels overwhelmed about the future, she’s excited to explore the possibilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
It was easy to feel overwhelmed by it all, but Natalie focused on doing what she could.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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