- present tense form of overwhelm (3rd person singular).
overwhelms
Example Sentences
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Even here in the relative safety of Annapolis, Maryland, an advancing armada of amped-up college kids overwhelms me.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
“The unexpected overwhelms you,” said McDonnel, who said her obligations for her parents vary daily and weekly.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
The Sagrada Família overwhelms her with emotion whenever she visits, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
"Sometimes it still overwhelms you," the skater said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
"I was sure that this time, for such an important task, I could do it. But it overwhelms me, Jonn, as it always has."
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
