overwhelm
verb (used with object)
to overcome completely in mind or feeling.
are overwhelming
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present progressiveof overwhelm.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Surging global bond yields are overwhelming the inflation-hedge narrative, says YCC Capital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
The reason is a simple imbalance: Cheap drones are overwhelming their expensive interceptors.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
Exam watchdog Ofqual said people react to stress in different ways - while it can be a "great motivator" for some students, it can be bad for others when exam pressures are "overwhelming".
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
Huge AI models are overwhelming servers and leaving high-powered chips idle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
No matter how much one has read about africa beforehand, one’s first impressions from actually being there are overwhelming.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
