overwhelm
verb (used with object)
to overcome completely in mind or feeling.
has overwhelmed
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present perfectof overwhelm (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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Heavy rain over the last two days has overwhelmed Bangkok's water systems, with more rain forecast on Sunday.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Some employees said the promotion has overwhelmed their restaurants, leading workers to quit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
Devastating flooding has overwhelmed southern Thailand this week, particularly in Hat Yai, near the border with Malaysia, where large areas were submerged, pushing residents to seek shelter on rooftops.
From Barron's ● Nov. 28, 2025
After two years of record rainfall in Los Angeles, the California native habitat has overwhelmed the front yard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2024
But the great catastrophe which has overwhelmed us has adjusted our perspective.
From The Orchard of Tears by Sax Rohmer
