overwhelm
verb (used with object)
to overcome completely in mind or feeling.
will overwhelm
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future tenseof overwhelm.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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“If she relies on ideologues rather than veteran TV newspeople, the mechanics of running the place will overwhelm her,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2025
Arguing that this isn't practical while keeping a farm business going, many are concerned that the other requirements of the scheme will overwhelm them with paperwork.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2024
“It will overwhelm our countries and our capacity to help those who actually need our help the most.”
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2023
The longer this saga drags on, the more the latter will overwhelm the former.
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2023
I always put music on when I paint, but for the first time I can remember, I’m afraid that the colors will overwhelm me.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
