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as in flood
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
in spring the melting snows usually produce a cataract that inundates the valley
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Noun
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There are plenty of other sites—waterfalls, glaciers, and semi-hidden hot springs—but another must-visit is Kerling, an 82-foot volcanic rock formation jutting out between a handful of hillsides.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026 -
This herd meanders amid waterfalls in the dense tropical valley.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The alleged gunman had been spotted all over the continent in the last few months of his life, according to a flood of reports fielded by the Warren Commission.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
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Summer or winter, my evenings were spent beneath a cascade of artificial photons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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The best incense holder is the Spacekeeper Waterfall Incense Burner, which is made of ceramic and directs the smoke downward in a cascade-like fashion.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Eighty lines, one for each rainy season a composer might hope to enjoy in his lifetime, all washed away in a torrent.—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
13 June 2026
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The people calling them to collect often endure a torrent of verbal abuse and threats of violence.—
Lily Boyce,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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“Cataract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cataract. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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