- present participle of overflow.
overflowing
Example Sentences
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It’s backed by a mission-style silhouette tiled with an urn overflowing with foliage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Andy Burnham will Monday become Britain's sixth prime minister to move into Downing Street since 2016, with an in-tray overflowing with challenges and little time to make his mark.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Hold back a little of the white if necessary to prevent it from overflowing.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Facing weak demand at home and overflowing warehouses, factories are aggressively selling overseas, driving the nation’s trade surplus to a historic $1.2 trillion last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Tears were sliding down her face like a cracking dam doing its best to hold an overflowing lake.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
