Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for alluvion
Noun
  • Flooding was reported in several states, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, and flood watches were issued Wednesday in all of them.
    John Bacon, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Similarly, floods might be due to a broken pipe, but are more often caused by storms, heavy rain, and spring meltwater.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • The company has been grappling with a historic cyberattack, higher-than-expected medical costs and a torrent of public blowback after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 16 May 2025
  • The Big Picture Want to catch up on the recent torrent of news?
    Rebecca Dzombak, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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“Alluvion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alluvion. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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