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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A decent middle of the game was overwhelmed by a bad opening and closing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
"This is an absolutely unsustainable situation," said Vivas, adding that there was "a high risk for order and public security" as reception centres were overwhelmed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Most of the migrants returned to Morocco after as many as 60,000 overwhelmed the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
George says he did not receive his final wages after leaving the business and felt "overwhelmed" when trying to recover the money.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
At times, she was overwhelmed by all that both William and Barbara needed from her.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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