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
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2025
Act now, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Along with the spread of a respiratory infection and rainwater flooding their tents, the circumstances have fueled a feeling of desperation among detainees, the attorneys wrote in a court filing.
—David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
An all-star group of country singers, actors and athletes came together on Sunday night (Aug. 17) in Austin, Texas for the Band Together Texas benefit concert for flood relief.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2025
Act now, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
There were at least 45 reports of storm and flooding damage to homes after opening an assessment survey for just a few hours Tuesday.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Along with the spread of a respiratory infection and rainwater flooding their tents, the circumstances have fueled a feeling of desperation among detainees, the attorneys wrote in a court filing.
—David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flood
Noun
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Flash floods are usually characterized by raging torrents after heavy rains.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Rain, however, ended it after 3½ innings, barring it from being recognized as official. 2004: A tour bus for the Dave Matthews Band passing over the Chicago River unleashed a torrent of foul-smelling waste onto a tour boat below.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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According to the fire department, crews who responded to the blaze found that the home was engulfed in flames on the first and second floors, with flames extending to the third floor.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 Aug. 2025
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Moments later, the truck was fully engulfed in flames.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
17 Aug. 2025
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Save for that final two-minute drill led by Richardson, the Colts’ offense was overwhelmed by the Packers defense for the majority of the two-hour practice.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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When hurricanes arrive in rapid succession, emergency services can get overwhelmed, supply chains can be cut off and infrastructure still damaged from a recent storm becomes more vulnerable.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Aug. 2025
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State troopers responded to the 38 mile marker of Fan Hollow Cove in Camden County around 12:15 a.m. following a reported drowning.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Aug. 2025
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Columbia University student Miguel Cisneros, 19, drowned after jumping off Pratt Pier in the Rogers Park neighborhood for a swim.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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Old mine buildings and rusting machinery slowly decay, some of them now submerged in floodwaters.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
23 Aug. 2025
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South Florida streets frequently flood when heavy rains hit the region, not to mention get deluged with storm surge during hurricane and tropical storm events.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The Village of Ruidoso confirmed the fatalities in a statement late Tuesday night, after monsoon-like rains deluged the region and overwhelmed its waterways.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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“Flood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flood. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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