1
as in floods
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
a deluge of thanks and appreciation for the returning troops
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as in rains
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 engulfs
to cover with a flood
deluged with requests for help
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Recent Examples of deluges
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
As the name implies, a climate-resilient garden can handle droughts, deluges, and other weather extremes without lasting damage.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
And the Keys are not looking like an outdoor paradise, except for ducks, given its even odds for afternoon deluges, according to the weather service.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Local police officer Imtiaz Khan, who narrowly escaped the deluges, said floodwaters carrying hundreds of boulders struck and flattened homes within minutes.
—Muhammad Sajjad, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Steubing said floodplain managers need more dynamic tools that depict different flooding scenarios — like fast-falling deluges that blanket small areas, and less rapid but persistent storms that last days.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025
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State officials and supporters of the project have said the tunnel would modernize the state’s water system for more severe droughts and deluges with climate change, and would withstand sea level rise and the risks of a major earthquake in the region.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
As the name implies, a climate-resilient garden can handle droughts, deluges, and other weather extremes without lasting damage.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
And the Keys are not looking like an outdoor paradise, except for ducks, given its even odds for afternoon deluges, according to the weather service.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Local police officer Imtiaz Khan, who narrowly escaped the deluges, said floodwaters carrying hundreds of boulders struck and flattened homes within minutes.
—Muhammad Sajjad, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Steubing said floodplain managers need more dynamic tools that depict different flooding scenarios — like fast-falling deluges that blanket small areas, and less rapid but persistent storms that last days.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deluges
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The new Sky View panoramic roof—a single unbroken pane of glass running from the B-pillar all the way to the rear—floods the cabin with light and creates a sense of openness.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dangerous winds were but one piece of a wild weather mosaic that included heavy rains in Hawaii, triple-digit heat ahead in Phoenix and the return of winter cold to the Midwest and Northeast.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Dangerous winds are but one piece of a wild weather mosaic that includes heavy rains in Hawaii, triple-digit heat ahead in Phoenix and the return of winter cold to the Midwest and Northeast.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Lightning made the sky as bright as day, the thunder was a continuous crash, and torrents of rain poured down.—
Doris DeCleene,
Outdoor Life,
25 Feb. 2026
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According to experts, these homes encroach on a path that has carried torrents of water for centuries during periods of heavy rains.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Several areas in the Kansas City metro are under severe weather watches and warnings, including a tornado warning, as storms roll through the area Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Officials offer up to $5,000 to residents cleaning up sewage backups after certain storms, though activists say more is needed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Deluges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deluges. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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