- present tense form of overwhelm (3rd person singular).
overwhelms
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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 unexpected overwhelms you,” said McDonnel, who said her obligations for her parents vary daily and weekly.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
The Sagrada Família overwhelms her with emotion whenever she visits, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Ferroptosis occurs when iron-driven damage to cell membranes overwhelms a cell's antioxidant defenses.
From Science Daily ● May 15, 2026
He squats by my side and his smell overwhelms me, a sign at least that I haven’t died of mortification.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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