1
as in flood
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
a deluge of thanks and appreciation for the returning troops
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2
as in rain
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
the exiting moviegoers were caught in the deluge without umbrellas
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as in to flood
to cover with a flood
deluged with requests for help
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Recent Examples of deluge
Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Travelers now face an overwhelming deluge of options for self-betterment in beautiful places, each seemingly more expensive than the next.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Kristen Kidd, Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2025
Around 100 people died, about half in Jamaica and half in Haiti, which was deluged with record-setting rain and floods.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The deluge flooded various freeways and surface streets across LA County.
—Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Travelers now face an overwhelming deluge of options for self-betterment in beautiful places, each seemingly more expensive than the next.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
Open Instagram, type in #TablescapeDesign, and prepare to be deluged with examples presented by influencers like RachelRSimon, TheSpilledSugar, UneTableByTania and countless others.
—Kristen Kidd, Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2025
Around 100 people died, about half in Jamaica and half in Haiti, which was deluged with record-setting rain and floods.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deluge
Noun
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The New Colgate Powerhouse went online in 1969 as part of the New Bullards Bar project, a multipurpose hydroelectric and flood control system built for Yuba County after the devastating Christmas flood of 1955.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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As the rain lessened, the wind increased, making holes 12 to 16 particularly challenging.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The weather service said in its forecast temperatures are expected to rise Sunday before rain returns to the Sacramento Valley on Monday.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Multiple area fire departments, along with the Greater Cincinnati Hazardous Materials Unit, were called to battle the fire, which engulfed the $220 million chicken processing and packaging plant.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 Feb. 2026
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The labyrinth of stalls, once a high-energy hub for gaming graphic cards and motherboards, is now engulfed in an eerie quiet.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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In a series of opposition letters, the cities unleashed a torrent of criticism.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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As the episodes rolled out, Underwood started receiving a torrent of online bullying.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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Lightning can strike even when a storm has seemingly passed, so exercise caution.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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This week’s storms are especially welcome because the statewide snowpack has been lagging after weeks of unusually warm, dry weather.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Deluge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deluge. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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