- present participle of overwhelm.
overwhelming
Example Sentences
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If I think back to it now, it’s very overwhelming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
If Tobin has been out Friday and Saturday night, by Sunday that spiral can become overwhelming.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
The costumers have done a great job of supporting the characters; the soundtrack music, by Oli Julian, is unusual enough to notice without overwhelming the action.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Reddit forums offer tips and even spreadsheet benefit trackers, and Facebook groups for each card can be helpful, if overwhelming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
An overwhelming mix of shame, guilt and love wash over me like a giant wave.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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