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
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
Nothing else any government has ever proposed to do would add as much fuel to global warming and to the increasingly destructive heat waves, hurricanes, droughts, crop failures, wildfires and floods that are among its most obvious immediate effects.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Mark Prussin, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
An orphaned monkey in Japan has captured hearts, flooding the zoo with visitors and boosting sales for the plush toy that has been a comfort to him.
—Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The channel is meant to boost flood control and replace aging levees built in the wake of the 1949 flood.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
Nothing else any government has ever proposed to do would add as much fuel to global warming and to the increasingly destructive heat waves, hurricanes, droughts, crop failures, wildfires and floods that are among its most obvious immediate effects.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Hochul also warned that there could be flooding in coastal areas.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
An orphaned monkey in Japan has captured hearts, flooding the zoo with visitors and boosting sales for the plush toy that has been a comfort to him.
—Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flood
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The exhibition turned into an enchanting torrent of paper planes made from Chinese red envelopes—commonly gifted during Lunar New Year—which fell in unison seven stories down to the sound of gasps of awe.—
Savannah Hanoum,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Camden diocese, like others nationwide, filed for bankruptcy amid a torrent of lawsuits after the statute of limitations was relaxed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The home was fully engulfed in flames, according to officers.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Two women died early Monday after being rescued from a house that had been engulfed in flames in the west Chicago suburb of Northlake.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Manganello was overwhelmed by her finish.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Even if courts ultimately rule refunds are required, importers betting on a cash infusion from tariff refunds should be aware there’s no set timeline and any rush for refunds could overwhelm the system and likely lead to long delays.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Feel wrapped in comfort without drowning in bulk with the Softest Sweats Boat-neck Pullover, a loungewear staple at 25 percent off.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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The fermentation attracts the flies and adding dish soap helps to trap and drown them.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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To pass, students must submerge themselves in 50-degree waters for at least two minutes before firing arrows at a target across the school's field.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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From her home state, Jalisco, there will be goat birria and tortas ahogadas, sandwiches typically made on sourdough bread, filled with shredded pork, refried beans and onions, and submerged in sauce.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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“Flood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flood. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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