DELUGED Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in flooded

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verb

past tense of deluge

as in engulfed

to cover with a flood deluged with requests for help

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The areas most at risk of dangerous flash flooding Wednesday are nearly identical to the ones that were deluged on Tuesday, including parts of the western Hill Country, the Edwards Plateau and the Rio Grande Valley near the US-Mexico border. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 For years we’ve been deluged with stories about the Social Security system’s going broke in the early 2030s. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Following the revelation, social media was deluged by comments from AMD consumers decrying the move. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026 In 2022, Hurricane Ian deluged the retirement community, leaving 523 residential units uninhabitable. — Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026 Johnson said the discussion ranged from serious matters like the federal immigration raids that have deluged the city in recent months to their differences on Chicago baseball. — Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 That month, a series of intense storms deluged Washington and Oregon, causing flooding that forced thousands of people to evacuate. — John Ryan, NPR, 3 May 2026 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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Adjective

When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
In Hardin County, a juvenile died after a car overturned in a flooded creek, WAVE 3 News reported.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Definition of flooded

Adjective

Both are high in total and saturated fat, but hamburgers contain slightly more.

— Lauren Manaker MS, Health, 14 July 2026
Inspired by the rich cobalt hue long created by Yves Klein, Cold Picnic's International Yves rug delivers a saturated dose of color while still playing nicely with a neutral palette.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026

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After surviving a dramatic 3–2 extra-time victory over Senegal in the Round of 32, the Belgians overwhelmed the USMNT, which had advanced in a 2–0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026
The Americans played sloppy and ugly soccer in the first half, and Belgium overwhelmed the home side.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of overwhelmed

Adjective

Warm and lived in, its heritage shines through the terracotta walls, antique wooden bureaus, and sun-drenched reading nooks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
That observation eventually led to the discovery of Pitera, the brand's now-iconic ferment; this sheet mask is absolutely drenched in it to nourish and plump skin with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026

Definition of drenched

Adjective

Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

Definition of soaked

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Dodger Stadium is dripping in lore, from Kirk Gibson’s legendary walk-off home run in 1988 to more history, like Shohei Ohtani playing perhaps the greatest game ever last postseason.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Wash your hands at the hookah station handwash sink or the ware washing area handwash sink and you would be left with dripping hands.

— David J. Neal July 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of dripping

Adjective

Michigan health officials recommend purchasing whole heads of lettuce instead of pre-washed lettuce; discarding outer layers of lettuce; and washing inner leaves.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
The post said the restaurant is soaking and washing produce again, even if the lettuce and spinach are pre-washed but not bagged.

— Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026

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