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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
The weekend’s severe weather follows a turbulent stretch earlier this week, when severe weather placed 13 million people under flood watches and triggered widespread power outages.
—Christine Rapp, NBC news, 13 June 2026
Mark Prussin, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Perhaps such a gospel could flood the nation.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
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Noun
During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
The weekend’s severe weather follows a turbulent stretch earlier this week, when severe weather placed 13 million people under flood watches and triggered widespread power outages.
—Christine Rapp, NBC news, 13 June 2026
Verb
According to police, 63 people were arrested as crowds of unruly fans flooded the streets north of Madison Square Garden and refused to leave after the Knicks defeated the Spurs in Game 5 to capture their first title since 1973.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Perhaps such a gospel could flood the nation.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flood
Noun
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The people calling them to collect often endure a torrent of verbal abuse and threats of violence.—
Lily Boyce,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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On Saturday, nine people were shot in a torrent of bullets in the wee hours of the morning at a party on Troost Avenue.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The fire engulfed approximately 8,600 square feet of the cathedral’s roof before being extinguished by local firefighters.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 June 2026
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Emergency personnel learned from a caller that the plane was engulfed in flames and was in a field near the regional airport.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Italian sausage keeps the meatloaf moist and adds a little extra savory flavor without overwhelming the rest of the dish.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
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But, overwhelmed by illness, at the beginning of December 2012, Chávez put an end to internal disputes and unequivocally blessed Maduro to lead chavismo and Venezuela.—
Inés Capdevila,
CNN Money,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Also keep in mind that blasting noise through your AirPods or speakers may drown out some very important other sounds — like approaching wildlife or mad rattlesnakes.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Skokie police said first responders began lifesaving measures at the scene, and the person who nearly drowned was stabilized at a local hospital.—
Dylan Olsen,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Then the parts are submerged into a chemical solution called 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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The market can be deluged by such entities, which run their companies into the ground through dilution and reverse splits.—
David Capablanca,
Forbes.com,
28 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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“Flood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flood. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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