as in flood
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
the dam broke, unleashing a torrent down the dry riverbed
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Recent Examples of torrent
Our clear, 30-foot-wide river had risen to a raging torrent that filled the floodplain from side to side.
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Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
Still, despite the qualms of the public and politicians, there’s a torrent of capital for building new data centers.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 9 May 2026
With each goal, a torrent of emotion was let loose.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The complaint stated that officers unleashed a torrent of pepper spray, tear gas grenades, rubber bullets and baton strikes, despite the women posing no threat and complying with officers’ orders.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
Still, despite the qualms of the public and politicians, there’s a torrent of capital for building new data centers.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 9 May 2026
With each goal, a torrent of emotion was let loose.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The complaint stated that officers unleashed a torrent of pepper spray, tear gas grenades, rubber bullets and baton strikes, despite the women posing no threat and complying with officers’ orders.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for torrent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for torrent
flood
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In addition to deterring unwanted visitors or critters, these flood lights have also become popular among pet owners for another purpose.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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The easing of export regulations came just as Argentina’s beef production dropped by more than 10 percent due to floods and droughts, according to CICCRA, the nonprofit organization that represents Argentina’s beef producers.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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“Torrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torrent. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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