- 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 Sagrada Família overwhelms her with emotion whenever she visits, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Rates may rise even in recession this time, because the supply of Treasury debt overwhelms demand at current yields.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
"Sometimes it still overwhelms you," the skater said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
While he talks, von Rumpel struggles to keep his balance; the intermingling of so many odors in this shop overwhelms.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
