- present participle of overflow.
overflowing
Example Sentences
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With mortuaries overflowing in Nepal, authorities have begun burying hundreds of unidentified bodies after DNA sampling.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
This is roughly equivalent to stopping an overflowing bathtub by shutting off the water to the entire apartment building because you cannot get to the faucet.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
Families of service members detailed severe shortages of fresh water and food, overflowing toilets, broken facilities and a complete breakdown in mental health support.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
An overflowing dammed lake upstream of the Gyirong Port in Tibet forced a temporary suspension of rescue operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Before I can think of a sensible witch question to ask, a homeless man pushing an overflowing grocery cart comes our way.
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
