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
Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
The Employment Development Department rubber-stamped a deluge of applications, some of them from state prison inmates, with little or no scrutiny.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2026
Hadi’s phone was deluged with requests from people who had fled Tehran or from friends based abroad, asking him to help out their relatives.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Temperatures in the afternoon reach high into the 90s, thunderstorms burst from the skies in a deluge, and the humidity makes everything feel heavy and sticky.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
The Employment Development Department rubber-stamped a deluge of applications, some of them from state prison inmates, with little or no scrutiny.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Verb
The decedent lived in a dilapidated house, but in a respectable neighborhood, and I was therefore deluged with credit card offers addressed to the late debtor, a long-time devoted heroin addict.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2026
Hadi’s phone was deluged with requests from people who had fled Tehran or from friends based abroad, asking him to help out their relatives.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deluge
Noun
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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,
7 June 2026
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The result is a relentless flood of advice that derives its authority not from expertise but from personal testimony, endlessly reinforcing the idea that your feelings are your most important parenting instrument.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Even though there may be slightly less hurricane activity this year, high winds and rain can still interrupt the power supply stationary cell towers rely on.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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Now, Goicochea warned, the current garbage collection situation, combined with rising temperatures and impending rains, could worsen the situation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The overwhelming majority live in a narrow corridor of wine country, stretching from Geneva to Montreux, that is almost entirely engulfed by France.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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In Russia's southern Krasnodar region, this video circulating online showing an oil depot engulfed in flames.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Or was the Spurs’ low assist total a consequence of make-or-miss variance on a torrent of otherwise desirable catch-and-shoot 3-point attempts?—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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My one-bedroom suite had a bathtub in the bedroom with water that flowed from the ceiling in a torrent—an unusual and noisy way to fill a bath tub, but certainly memorable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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County officials said the money would be used to repair roads, fix storm damage, maintain bridges and manage roadside vegetation.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Both items are nice to have in Arizona, where AC units run hard through summer and monsoon storms can leave roofs in need of repair.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Deluge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deluge. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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