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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
Kristina Rex, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
In San Bernardino County, a car was swept away in a flooded road at Keenbrook Road and Cajon Boulevard late Tuesday, according to the county Fire Department.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Neringa Klumbytė, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
At 710-feet tall, the dam flooded the Colorado River to form Lake Powell, one of America’s favorite tourist destinations.
—Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
On Girdlestone Road, Lauren Foley shared video showing a plow truck driving through a flooded street.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
In San Bernardino County, a car was swept away in a flooded road at Keenbrook Road and Cajon Boulevard late Tuesday, according to the county Fire Department.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Since 2022, Ukrainian social media has been flooded by jokes – producing the biggest virtual humor archive in the history of wars.
—Neringa Klumbytė, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
At 710-feet tall, the dam flooded the Colorado River to form Lake Powell, one of America’s favorite tourist destinations.
—Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flooded
Verb
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At the scene, fire crews found the house fully engulfed in flames.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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And the longer the Middle East remains engulfed in conflict, the higher international crude prices are likely to surge — and that will eventually trickle down to the gas pump, feeding inflation.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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After Renee Good's killing, Smitten Kitten began collecting basic needs donations and were overwhelmed by the support from those who donated.—
Marielle Mohs,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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She was often frustrated by spending long spells on hold with insurance agents, and was overwhelmed by the complexity of the plans.—
Jenisha Watts,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Key Takeaways Both cashews and almonds are rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, but almonds are a more heart-friendly option due to their lower saturated fat content.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats—such as olive oil, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish—can improve cholesterol levels.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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In 1998, while skiing in the backwoods of British Columbia, he was tragically swept into the icy waters of Kokanee Lake by an avalanche and drowned.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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The large tailless shrimp were drowned in a boysenberry broth and served atop a delicate and buttery orzo pasta.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Becca stood in the front yard of their sober home, drenched and stunned.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Park experts believe that the drenched soil will create a dramatic bloom in wildflowers that may last for months.—
Outside,
Outside,
15 Jan. 2026
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The medium that the signal travels through alters the signal’s properties as well, as an oncoming train sounds different from the air, with your ear to the ground, or from submerged in a body of water.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
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Graves have been submerged and entire ways of life feel under threat.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Prepare homemade tiger nut milk (horchata) by blending soaked tiger nuts with water.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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These pre-soaked pads pair pore-clearing salicylic acid with a gentle dose of texture-refining retinol, while cica and green tea ceramide from Korea’s mineral-rich Jeju Island soothe and calm skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 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 10 Mar. 2026.
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