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
But bad actors have learned to weaponize that same amendment as a shield, flooding the information ecosystem with content designed to discreetly destabilize our communities.
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Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2026
Widespread damaging wind gusts and flooding rainfall are still to come as storms hit areas already battered by a multi-day onslaught of twisters, massive hail and historic flooding.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Plus Einesman is unhappy with the way the incision looked — the amniotic fluid should come flooding out of the uterus, and this was more of a puddle.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
It's also designed to capture more than 300,000 gallons of water to prevent storms from flooding nearby homes or streets.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Mosley compared the current supply chain challenges to 2011 when flooding in Thailand caused disruptions.
—Steve Gelsi, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
With hundreds of new products flooding the halls of Fiera Milano and installations popping up across the city, even all six days are barely enough for the time needed to cover it all.
—Jesse Dorris, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
The benches emptied and players came flooding onto the diamond as coaches tried to break up the brawl.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Graves created an elevated ground floor, flooding the lobby with morning sun that showcases an ethereal landscape mural by local painter Linda Fantuzzo.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2026
Widespread damaging wind gusts and flooding rainfall are still to come as storms hit areas already battered by a multi-day onslaught of twisters, massive hail and historic flooding.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Plus Einesman is unhappy with the way the incision looked — the amniotic fluid should come flooding out of the uterus, and this was more of a puddle.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
It's also designed to capture more than 300,000 gallons of water to prevent storms from flooding nearby homes or streets.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Mosley compared the current supply chain challenges to 2011 when flooding in Thailand caused disruptions.
—Steve Gelsi, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
With hundreds of new products flooding the halls of Fiera Milano and installations popping up across the city, even all six days are barely enough for the time needed to cover it all.
—Jesse Dorris, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
The benches emptied and players came flooding onto the diamond as coaches tried to break up the brawl.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Graves created an elevated ground floor, flooding the lobby with morning sun that showcases an ethereal landscape mural by local painter Linda Fantuzzo.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flooding
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At least eight people were killed in Odesa, where video posted by the State Emergency Service, shows a fire engulfing a building and response teams carrying one casualty on a stretcher.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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While the daily hustle is just beginning for many, evidenced by the amount of foot traffic spotted passing by through the glass windows of the hotel’s restaurant, Jeff Peterson settles in to momentarily enjoy the Hornets’ metamorphosis and enthusiasm engulfing the franchise.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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An autopsy performed on Monday by the Lake County Coroner's Office indicated that the man's death was consistent with drowning.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately, João died unexpectedly after hitting his head and drowning in the family’s new swimming pool when Ronaldinho was eight, per the Bleacher Report.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Thoughtful integration of memorabilia, color, and equipment tells your unique story without overwhelming the space.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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This customizable, striped tote easily transforms a simple base outfit without overwhelming your entire wardrobe.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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Blanched Blanching, which involves boiling the food first and then submerging it in cold water, is another healthy method of cooking spinach.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2026
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Their system consisted of submerging pre-term lambs in artificial amniotic fluid, where a pumpless oxygenator, supplied by a sweep gas, mimicked placental perfusion.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Based on moderate projections from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, sea level could rise by about 10 inches by 2040, inundating a million acres of land in Florida and necessitating the relocation of more than 200,000 residents.—
Tom Hoctor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Consumers should avoid inundating places with items that can’t be sold or disposed of properly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Flooding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooding. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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