- present tense form of overwhelm (3rd person singular).
overwhelms
Example Sentences
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Mr. Davies’s formidable command of his subject is also the book’s weakness: His ambition to encompass so much science sometimes overwhelms the narrative.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
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
But both he and Balda know how much medicine the audience can handle in their fluff before the bitterness overwhelms the sweet.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
But there are times when my temper overwhelms my desire to go unnoticed.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
