overwhelm
Example Sentences
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“I felt an overwhelming need to nap, which is unusual for me, as I typically do not take naps,” she said, describing herself as feeling “blah.”
From Salon
The army officer, who has worked in various roles in the armed forces since 2001, earlier thanked the "overwhelming" generosity of strangers who had donated towards his recovery.
From BBC
When a workout feels overwhelming, people are more likely to stop or avoid it altogether.
From Science Daily
In mid-2014, U.S. oil production overwhelmed global demand, and oil prices began to drop.
When they contract a virus, they go to overwhelmed hospitals to die.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
