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Recent Examples of deluged
Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Rebuilding local news carries even more-critical importance today, when Californians are deluged with misinformation, said Columbia’s Schiffrin.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
More rain expected for Southern California Heavy rains that deluged Southern California in December will continue in the first half of January, though forecasters say the precipitation isn’t likely to be as extreme.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026
Downs noted that the vinyl material of his suit and Stalter’s long gown was perfect for the heavy rain that has deluged Southern California for days.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
More rain expected for Southern California Heavy rains that deluged Southern California in December will continue in the first half of January, though forecasters say the precipitation isn’t likely to be as extreme.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
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
For months, social media sites, Facebook in particular, have been deluged with fake AI photos and memes of rock stars supposedly visiting each other in hospitals, embarking on tours that don’t exist, and paying tribute to deceased celebrities onstage.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Nov. 2025
Verb
Insiders at the station say they have been deluged with emails and texts expressing dismay over Nexstar’s moves, which eliminated a number of staffers with decades of experience and institutional knowledge.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Rebuilding local news carries even more-critical importance today, when Californians are deluged with misinformation, said Columbia’s Schiffrin.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
More rain expected for Southern California Heavy rains that deluged Southern California in December will continue in the first half of January, though forecasters say the precipitation isn’t likely to be as extreme.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026
Downs noted that the vinyl material of his suit and Stalter’s long gown was perfect for the heavy rain that has deluged Southern California for days.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
More rain expected for Southern California Heavy rains that deluged Southern California in December will continue in the first half of January, though forecasters say the precipitation isn’t likely to be as extreme.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
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
For months, social media sites, Facebook in particular, have been deluged with fake AI photos and memes of rock stars supposedly visiting each other in hospitals, embarking on tours that don’t exist, and paying tribute to deceased celebrities onstage.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deluged
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Foley shared video from Girdlestone Road that showed a plow truck driving through the flooded street.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But the fire quickly engulfed the entire store, forcing the group to abandon the apartment altogether.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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The home was fully engulfed in flames, according to officers.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After Renee Good's killing, Smitten Kitten began collecting basic needs donations and were overwhelmed by the support from those who donated.—
Marielle Mohs,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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She was often frustrated by spending long spells on hold with insurance agents, and was overwhelmed by the complexity of the plans.—
Jenisha Watts,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats—such as olive oil, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish—can improve cholesterol levels.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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Key Takeaways Air-frying and baking with extra virgin olive oil can increase healthy unsaturated fats and reduce saturated fat in foods.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Becca stood in the front yard of their sober home, drenched and stunned.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Park experts believe that the drenched soil will create a dramatic bloom in wildflowers that may last for months.—
Outside,
Outside,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Prepare homemade tiger nut milk (horchata) by blending soaked tiger nuts with water.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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These pre-soaked pads pair pore-clearing salicylic acid with a gentle dose of texture-refining retinol, while cica and green tea ceramide from Korea’s mineral-rich Jeju Island soothe and calm skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In another, two women on a couch, exhausted, sit next to a third person, whose waist has been abolished with a slash of dripping gray paint.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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And around nearly every corner, there’s food worth traveling for, from bubbling deep-dish pizza to dripping Italian beef sandwiches.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Better Homes & Gardens Paisley Medallion Cotton Quilt To keep you cool throughout the warmer seasons, the BHG x Walmart quilt is made from 100% cotton with a pre-washed and pre-shrunk cotton fill for maximum softness, comfort, and breathability.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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Both are formulated with ultra-fine rice starches that dissipate without a trace and absorb product buildup for that just-washed, clean look.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Deluged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deluged. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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