overflow
verb (used without object)
to flow or run over, as rivers or water.
have been overflowing
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present perfect progressiveof overflow.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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"There is no infrastructure to dispose of these massive amounts of textile waste, and official dump sites have been overflowing for years," environmental organisation Greenpeace says.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
With no workers left, heaps of trash have been overflowing from public bins and dump yards on to the streets, inconveniencing residents.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2025
Footage from Izmir also showed sea levels rising, with high waves crashing along the shores of the Aegean city, while roads appeared to have been overflowing with water.
From Reuters ● Nov. 29, 2021
Since my Friend deserted me, my eyes have been overflowing with tears.
From The Renascence of Hebrew Literature (1743-1885) by Nahum Slouschz
If it had been anyone else who had done her such a service Mildred would have been overflowing with thanks, but for some mysterious reason her heart seemed closed against Lady Sarah’s maid.
From A Girl in Spring-Time by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
