as in torrent
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
a flood nearly wiped out the town a flood of messages on my computer
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as in to engulf
to cover with a flood
the lowlands were completely flooded angry calls flooded the radio station
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Recent Examples of flood
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
The lawsuits seek money to help communities cope with the risks and harms from global warming, including more extreme storms, floods and heat waves.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The Rhode Beauty founder posted photos of herself in the yellow silk romper on Instagram, and fans quickly flooded the comment section with praise.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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Noun
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
The lawsuits seek money to help communities cope with the risks and harms from global warming, including more extreme storms, floods and heat waves.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Ochsner Health did not answer questions about flooding preparations at Choctaw General.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The Rhode Beauty founder posted photos of herself in the yellow silk romper on Instagram, and fans quickly flooded the comment section with praise.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flood
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Real estate agents in Westchester, directly north of the city’s border, say the torrent began shortly after Mamdani’s surprise win in the Democratic primary in June.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The death of Banda Amidst the torrents, Arisu follows the sound of Usagi’s voice, as they are both swept towards a watery vortex that leads to the world of the dead.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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An opera which seriously addressed that theme would be equal to the crisis that is engulfing the American experiment.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Videos on social media and broadcast by CNN affiliates showed fierce flames engulfing the beachfront property with plumes of smoke rising into the air.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Levi’s style hits right at the hips, per one five-foot-two reviewer, and comes with a simple, zip-up design to avoid overwhelming your figure.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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With no relatives in attendance, the weight of his tragedy overwhelmed him.—
Seth Carnell,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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People fled to the roof, where the roar of rushing water nearly drowned out the approach of rescue helicopters, Mitchell said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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The risk of drowning for autistic children is more than 160 times greater than the general child population, according to a 2017 study by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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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
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Of course, the retort is that this would be irritating and exasperating to be continually deluged with alerts about AI deceptiveness.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Flood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flood. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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