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
Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Researchers believe huge quantities of groundwater likely burst onto the surface in a series of catastrophic floods that surged downhill and rapidly carved the waterworn valleys visible today.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 15 May 2026
Jeffrey Lefrancois, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Now that oil prices are surging from the conflict with Iran, money is flooding into the state treasury and creating an uncomfortable situation for Democrats who oppose the war and would rather reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.
—Morgan Lee, Fortune, 15 May 2026
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Noun
The rapid advancement of the technology has brought with it a flood of synthetic content that can range from generously altered to outright fake.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Researchers believe huge quantities of groundwater likely burst onto the surface in a series of catastrophic floods that surged downhill and rapidly carved the waterworn valleys visible today.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 15 May 2026
Verb
Fans will flood bars in the South Bronx and restaurants in Jackson Heights, while Kompa music echoes throughout Flatbush.
—Jeffrey Lefrancois, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Now that oil prices are surging from the conflict with Iran, money is flooding into the state treasury and creating an uncomfortable situation for Democrats who oppose the war and would rather reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.
—Morgan Lee, Fortune, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flood
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When a team drafted some linebacker from Appalachian State in the fifth round, Kiper could offer a torrent of assessment.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The president eventually took down the post after facing a torrent of criticism from people across the political sphere.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Nine years after being engulfed in scandal, Eric’s rebranded nonprofit hosts an ever-expanding lineup of fundraisers, spending more than $500,000 a year.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Aerial footage of the Sandy Fire showed a structure engulfed in flames.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Aging in ex-bourbon oak barrels adds vanilla and caramel notes without overwhelming the spirit’s lighter structure.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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To allow your anger at the cosmic unluckiness of a friend’s far-too-early passing be overwhelmed by your gratitude at the cosmic luckiness of ever having met them at all.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The Detroit fans who stuck around until the end of the game were drowned out by the bus loads of Cavaliers fans.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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However, the actor does most of the heavy lifting, even as Nemes’ aesthetic approach drowns the frame in striking shadows — a contrast made deep and inviting by Mátyás Erdély’s 35mm photography.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Once the paint was opened, Abdelall and Palame closed their eyes and submerged their hands into the paint can.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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In July 2025, a body was found in a van police said had likely been submerged in the harbor for years.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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That month, a series of intense storms deluged Washington and Oregon, causing flooding that forced thousands of people to evacuate.—
John Ryan,
NPR,
3 May 2026
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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
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“Flood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flood. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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