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adjective

Definition of floodednext
as in drowned

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verb

past tense of flood
as in engulfed
to cover with a flood the lowlands were completely flooded angry calls flooded the radio station

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Recent Examples of flooded
Adjective
In Hardin County, a juvenile died after a car overturned in a flooded creek, WAVE 3 News reported. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 June 2026 When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2026
Verb
The church where Charlie and Leslie got married decades before flooded with more than 300 mourners, including Leslie’s fellow teachers, who arrived on a yellow school bus. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 The news of Russia killing the family sparked a huge outpouring of emotions and solidarity in Ukraine, with local social media groups flooded with messages praising the Voronovs as a loving family. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flooded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flooded
  1. saturated
  2. engulfed
  3. drenched
  4. overwhelmed
  5. submerged
  6. drowned
  7. soaked
  8. waterlogged
Adjective
  • Rather than chase influencers, whose rates have climbed into four and five figures per post amid a saturated market, Poppy & Pout is now investing in community events at retailers like Pigment in San Diego.
    — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • This painstakingly restored 4K version looks and sounds gorgeous; cinematographer Dante Spinotti’s work glows with saturated vibrancy, and Michel Rubini and the Reds’ score vibrates on a spooky synth frequency.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Definition of saturated
Verb
  • The resulting, room-sized artwork engulfed visitors in a swirling fantasia featuring bouncing balls, morphing nets and slow-motion action shots of Messi.
    — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 29 July 2026
  • Between July and August 2003, Western Europe was engulfed by its hottest summer since meteorological records began in 1540.
    — Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of engulfed
Adjective
  • Where the house’s beloved Valaya leans crisp and fresh, Athénaïs feels more sun-drenched and soft, summery getaways.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • Warm and lived in, its heritage shines through the terracotta walls, antique wooden bureaus, and sun-drenched reading nooks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Definition of drenched
Verb
  • Vivas, speaking to Cadena SER, said arrivals from across Morocco have overwhelmed the city’s social services and security apparatuses over the past few days, with more than 300 people per day.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 31 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Nathan is overwhelmed by the effort to reconcile his responsibilities as a father with his duties as a bosun and the expectations almost certainly put on him by the whole reality TV part of his life.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026
Definition of overwhelmed
Adjective
  • One employee watching over a T-Mobile charging station sat on a folding chair with his shoes half-submerged in a puddle.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Dozens of people stuck in submerged vehicles throughout the region had to be rescued, and floodwaters initially cut off access to them in some areas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of submerged
Verb
  • Bernie almost drowned twice in his life, once with his life flashing before him.
    — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Authorities on Monday identified a man who drowned over the weekend off the Carlsbad coast.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2026
Definition of drowned
Adjective
  • Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
Definition of soaked
Adjective
  • Once the layer exceeds 3 or 4 inches, the roots get starved for oxygen, particularly in heavy or waterlogged soils.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
  • Overly dry or waterlogged potting mix can cause wilted plants, as can transplant stress.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Definition of waterlogged

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