inundate
verb (used with object)
to flood; cover or overspread with water; deluge.
has inundated
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present perfectof inundate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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A flood of Chinese goods into Russia has inundated domestic producers with cars, heavy machinery, textiles and even chicken breasts that are cheaper and often of better quality than what Russian companies can produce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
"AI slop" refers to the flood of AI-generated text, video and audio content that has inundated social media in recent years.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
The typhoon has inundated the city of Nanning and surrounding villages, with residents calling for rescue from their rooftops.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Rather than accept this outcome, Griffin has inundated the courts with legal challenges, seeking to invalidate the ballots of more than 60,000 North Carolinians—including service members, clergy, and even Riggs’ own parents.
From Slate ● Jan. 24, 2025
Between Vaza and the castle the land has been spared by the water: the overflowing of the Zanthos has inundated rather the eastern district.
From Majesty A Novel by Louis Couperus
