- present participle of overwhelm.
overwhelming
Example Sentences
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After the overwhelming success of “Float On” and “Good News…,” Modest Mouse continued to peddle an unlikely balance of DIY quirk with commercial polish.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
"An overwhelming picture has emerged of your rage, anger, and volatility", said the judge, adding that George had a "pronounced temper" which could be sparked by trivial matters and "perceived slights".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
This is largely because exorcism as a modern practice has been shaped by evangelical influences: The overwhelming majority of exorcisms today are done by Pentecostals.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
This combination indicates overwhelming market demand and confirms that large institutional funds are actively driving the share price higher.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Then, all at once, I became aware of an overwhelming roaring, rushing noise.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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