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deluged with requests for help
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Recent Examples of deluged
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Following the revelation, social media was deluged by comments from AMD consumers decrying the move.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
In 2022, Hurricane Ian deluged the retirement community, leaving 523 residential units uninhabitable.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Soon, Mack was deluged with texts and calls from coaches eager to recruit him.
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Janet Lorin,
Bloomberg,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
For years we’ve been deluged with stories about the Social Security system’s going broke in the early 2030s.
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Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Following the revelation, social media was deluged by comments from AMD consumers decrying the move.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
In 2022, Hurricane Ian deluged the retirement community, leaving 523 residential units uninhabitable.
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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.
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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.
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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
Soon, Mack was deluged with texts and calls from coaches eager to recruit him.
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Janet Lorin,
Bloomberg,
19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deluged
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
Verb
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Endwell Fire Department crews found the building fully engulfed, with heavy black smoke pouring from the front of the structure and flames visible at the rear.
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The woman woke up as flames spread to her hand and engulfed her belongings.
Adjective
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That reality is part of what has drawn her toward newer, less saturated platforms.
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The final look will be extra polished, and works well with pastels and less saturated tones too.
Verb
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In a world often overwhelmed by heartbreak and division, the story confirms that love has a way of continuing on.
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Knicks fans nearly overwhelmed it before the floats arrived.
Adjective
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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.
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Along a sun-drenched, 150-mile stretch of Route 66 between Albuquerque and the New Mexico-Arizona state line, however, thousand-year-old traditions remain vibrant.
Adjective
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People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds.
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Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.
Adjective
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Then, in Madrid on June 15, Zendaya donned a Christian Cowan frock dripping in fringe.
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Once the espresso has completed dripping into the cup, you’re all set to sip.
Adjective
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Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.
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Or toss in pre-washed strawberries for your next picnic at the park.
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“Deluged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deluged. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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