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overwhelming
adjective as in overpowering
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amazing, astounding, crushing, devastating, mind-boggling, staggering, stunning, vast
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Example Sentences
Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, many individual investors still want to believe higher fees are associated with higher returns.
An overwhelming majority of lawmakers from across the political spectrum approved her ousting on grounds of "permanent moral incapacity".
They launched into this game with the ferocity of a full-blooded qualifier or major tournament fixture, overwhelming their passive visitors with three goals in the opening 20 minutes.
Our critic said “At his best, Mr. Greengrass deploys his frequently used facility for establishing a documentary feel . . . to re-create the overwhelming desperation.”
“Navigating high-school admissions can feel as overwhelming as college admissions,” said Whitney Shashou, founder and CEO of Admit NY, which creates bespoke plans for clients and offers tutoring for high-school entrance exams.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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