- 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
That sparks fears of a capital squeeze, whereby sheer supply overwhelms available buyer cash.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 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
It even overwhelms his dawning understanding of Venice’s spreading cholera outbreak, as he concludes he would rather stay on vacation than save the boy—or himself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
Sometimes this mix of sounds and smells overwhelms me, but when its gone, I kind of miss it.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
