overwhelm
verb (used with object)
to overcome completely in mind or feeling.
has been overwhelming
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present perfect progressiveof overwhelm (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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After all, as the world’s dominant superpower and guarantor of security for dozens of countries over the past 80 years, America’s influence on the planet has been overwhelming.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026
It’s distressing for Ghazalian to relay that the West Hollywood restaurant is closed indefinitely, but the support, he said, has been overwhelming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
For Vince, who spoke with AFP at the CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas, the audience reception to news of the latest production, which sees the canine hero back on the basketball court, has been "overwhelming."
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
Organizers at Migra Whistle, a Portland, Oregon–based organization fighting against ICE, say the community response to the whistles has been overwhelming.
From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2026
The influence of the French has been overwhelming, as is naturally to be expected.
From Frédéric Mistral Poet and Leader in Provence by Charles Alfred Downer
