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Recent Examples of deluged
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
Within minutes, we were deluged in an avalanche of furious comments.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
On September 8th, cities across the country were deluged with angry young protesters demanding a revocation of the ban.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Within minutes, we were deluged in an avalanche of furious comments.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
On September 8th, cities across the country were deluged with angry young protesters demanding a revocation of the ban.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 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,
6 Jan. 2026
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The driver was safely rescued, but their vehicle will stay in the flooded roadway, between the road closures, until the water subsides.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cuomo sought to replace New York Mayor Eric Adams, who never stepped down despite being indicted – with charges later dropped – in a corruption case that engulfed much of his administration.—
Brandon Rottinghaus,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Almost exactly a year ago, another rock-era institution — the 111-year-old Morrison Hotel, featured on the cover of the Doors’ fifth studio album — was engulfed in flames after a series of smaller fires.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Those bold trunks of synapses, instead of the sleek connections most people have, mean that Kaylie can be overwhelmed by the flood of input coming her way.—
Becky Quick,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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Indiana overwhelmed Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl as Mendoza passed for 192 yards and three touchdowns.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Additionally, replacing saturated fats with olive oil can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol, according to Bobrick.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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Previous nutrition guideline iterations suggested minimizing or avoiding full-fat dairy and all types of fat, including healthy and saturated.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Not drenched but a little more than damp.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Dec. 2025
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But in tough conditions, the 41-year-old got just enough on the football to bounce back from an earlier miss and was mobbed at midfield by his teammates as the Jets fans in a drenched and half-empty MetLife Stadium went wild.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This may take 30-60 minutes for soaked beans, or 1-2 hours for unsoaked beans.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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The three-layer Gore-tex fabric shell kept us dry in incredibly soggy conditions that would send most skiers home soaked and cold.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Wet a clean white cloth and wring until the cloth is not dripping.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
31 Dec. 2025
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Perhaps because the maker is so iconic—dripping with diamonds and all—White Diamonds has stayed a prevalently popular scent for over 20 years.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Eddie Bauer Queen-Size Troutdale Green Quilt Set Eddie Bauer’s light gray plaid quilt set comes pre-washed for extra softness.—
Kenedee Fowler,
Southern Living,
29 Nov. 2025
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Pre-washed greens, like those in salad kits, aren’t immune to these issues.—
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Deluged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deluged. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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