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to cover with a flood
the lowlands were completely flooded angry calls flooded the radio station
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Recent Examples of flooded
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
The Waymo robotaxi service has been having a bad week, particularly in dealing with flooded roads.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Your senses are flooded by the unmistakable smell of the ocean.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
The Waymo robotaxi service has been having a bad week, particularly in dealing with flooded roads.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Verb
The name Gathright Dam pays tribute to Thomas Gathright, the man whose land the Jackson River flooded prior to the impoundment being built.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Your senses are flooded by the unmistakable smell of the ocean.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flooded
Verb
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Georgie was engulfed in smoke and flames.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
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Video released by the military on social media shows a small vessel floating in the ocean before it’s hit and engulfed in a fireball.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, nearly 90% of companies are using AI to screen candidates, overwhelmed by a staggering volume of résumés.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Donations fill every room Staff and volunteers say they are overwhelmed by the outpouring of clothing, shoes, baby items, bedding, and other essentials.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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While Alphabet’s deal was absorbed smoothly by the market, Cramer worries the market could eventually become saturated if too many companies attempt to tap shareholders at the same time.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Velvet and saturated darks add a serious tone to Western denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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And when the co-owner of a vineyard is found dead, drowned in his own wine, the women work to make sense of this seemingly unmotivated murder.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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It just is drowned out by a lot of the hate.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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And then there’s Hawaii — one of the world’s most sun-drenched and extraordinary places on earth.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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Hyaluronic acid isn’t exactly new, but Torriden’s Dive In Soothing Cream takes it to the next level with five types that leave skin feeling practically drenched.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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The first death was discovered Monday evening, when an officer responded to a home and found a 69-year-old man partially submerged inside a cement pond, police said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
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Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This prevented the loose, waterlogged rock and soil of the waterfront from collapsing into the hole, keeping it straight and stable.—
Vanessa Bates Ramirez,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2026
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Yet many home cooks struggle with overcooked, waterlogged florets that look dull and taste bland.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Flooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooded. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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