as in engulfing
to cover with a flood
the lowlands were completely flooded angry calls flooded the radio station
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Recent Examples of flooding
Large hail, damaging winds, flooding rainfall and an elevated, non-zero threat for tornadoes will be possible.
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Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The hard truth is that clinging to the past and fearing the future cannot fix leaking roofs or flooding greens.
—Betty Resch, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Even before images of death and destruction in Iran began flooding the internet, Western security officials had expressed concern that Iran or its proxies—Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iraqi Shia militia groups, the Houthis in Yemen—could launch attacks in the United States, Europe, or elsewhere.
—Colin P. Clarke, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
The innocent taste test went largely unnoticed for weeks until creators began stitching their reactions and flooding social feeds with a storm of memes and satirical posts.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The overall project was initially authorized in 2008 but was stalled by a building moratorium in the Natomas Basin due to flooding concerns, as well as the recession and collapse of Sacramento’s new-home market.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
There is a risk of flooding the home if the connections are not secure.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
And what about the scene when Mac has locked Bull in the room, which is flooding with water, until James [Osian Emlyn] stumbles across him and lets him out?
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Drought has erased a large percentage of the gains made during last summer’s flooding rain.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The hard truth is that clinging to the past and fearing the future cannot fix leaking roofs or flooding greens.
—Betty Resch, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Even before images of death and destruction in Iran began flooding the internet, Western security officials had expressed concern that Iran or its proxies—Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iraqi Shia militia groups, the Houthis in Yemen—could launch attacks in the United States, Europe, or elsewhere.
—Colin P. Clarke, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
The innocent taste test went largely unnoticed for weeks until creators began stitching their reactions and flooding social feeds with a storm of memes and satirical posts.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The overall project was initially authorized in 2008 but was stalled by a building moratorium in the Natomas Basin due to flooding concerns, as well as the recession and collapse of Sacramento’s new-home market.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
There is a risk of flooding the home if the connections are not secure.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
And what about the scene when Mac has locked Bull in the room, which is flooding with water, until James [Osian Emlyn] stumbles across him and lets him out?
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Drought has erased a large percentage of the gains made during last summer’s flooding rain.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flooding
Verb
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Images from the scene on Swiss media showed flames engulfing the vehicle.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday night, firefighters battled with the flames engulfing Forsyth House – a Victorian building next to Glasgow Central station, home to dozens of small businesses.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Following November elections, 21 individuals will undertake the daunting task of funding and running a massive school system drowning in debt and facing a highly uncertain future demanding the making of difficult decisions.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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For the most part, that’s what happened, and for the third consecutive season, a drowning defense sunk a year of Joe Burrow’s prime.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Practical care makes vulnerability easier to share without overwhelming anyone.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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These hues add personality, without overwhelming your home's façade.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Heavy rain began on Friday and continued overnight, submerging vehicles and forcing motorists in some areas to wade through hip-high water to reach higher ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The heavy rain began Friday and continued overnight, submerging vehicles and forcing motorists in some areas to wade through hip-high water to reach higher ground.—
Evelyne Musambi,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There will be 1-2 feet of water inundating many of the typically vulnerable coastal roads, some of which are likely to be closed Sunday and Monday.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Universal, worried about inundating the public for the sequel, decided to separate the two leading ladies for promotional commitments.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Flooding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooding. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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