- present tense form of overwhelm (3rd person singular).
overwhelms
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For a reader he is like a guest who overwhelms and exhausts, but who is then invited back for the sheer enjoyment of his absorbing tales, striking insights and charm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Even here in the relative safety of Annapolis, Maryland, an advancing armada of amped-up college kids overwhelms me.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
Ferroptosis occurs when iron-driven damage to cell membranes overwhelms a cell's antioxidant defenses.
From Science Daily ● May 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
A warm feeling overwhelms me, bringing with it a flutter of emotions.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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