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
The hours leading up to those high tides could see flooding too, with levels dropping lowest during low tide.
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Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Ochsner Health did not answer questions about flooding preparations at Choctaw General.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
With classes cancelled, the trains down, and rain flooding the streets, nothing stopped Braxton from hailing a taxi uptown to meet Chaya for their first date.
—Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
The investigation also showed settlement agreements ALDOT had signed with some residents soon after flooding concerns arose, paying each homeowner up to $5,000.
—Maia Rosenfeld, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
But the inside of the Trop was also severely damaged by flooding during the storm and since then.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Among the many sneaker trends flooding our feeds for fall, brown sneakers are arguably one of the most wearable.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025
Are Amy’s memories going to start flooding back now?
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The president responded by calling a special session and flooding the assembly with armed troops.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Ochsner Health did not answer questions about flooding preparations at Choctaw General.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
With classes cancelled, the trains down, and rain flooding the streets, nothing stopped Braxton from hailing a taxi uptown to meet Chaya for their first date.
—Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
The investigation also showed settlement agreements ALDOT had signed with some residents soon after flooding concerns arose, paying each homeowner up to $5,000.
—Maia Rosenfeld, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
But the inside of the Trop was also severely damaged by flooding during the storm and since then.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Among the many sneaker trends flooding our feeds for fall, brown sneakers are arguably one of the most wearable.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025
Are Amy’s memories going to start flooding back now?
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The president responded by calling a special session and flooding the assembly with armed troops.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flooding
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The inferno moved rapidly, quickly engulfing the chapel – with an unknown number of people still inside.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Macrophages, immune cells that live in our tissues, are responsible for engulfing and digesting bacteria, dead and damaged cells, and harmful invaders like cancer cells.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Sep. 2025
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The last post shared on Allen's Instagram was a photo of him and the late Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died in July after drowning while on a family vacation in Costa Rica.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The quake came as central Philippine provinces were still recovering from a storm that struck Friday, killing at least 27 people, mostly from drowning and falling trees.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The onion, garlic, and cilantro add a little bite to the soup, while the chipotle chiles add a smoky flavor without overwhelming with heat.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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The pumpkin stencil design is stitched onto plush, white fabric, creating a festive look that’s easy to add to your existing decor without overwhelming the space.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The opening image somersaults backward twice before settling quietly just over the surface of an undisturbed reservoir, then submerging to reveal digital animation of its underwater topography.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Elliott recently menued a hamachi crudo with ponzu foam on top instead of submerging it in broth to facilitate easier sharing.—
Maggie Hennessy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Open, honest, and transparent information—thorough enough for meaningful discussion without inundating directors with details—is a cornerstone to maintaining a trusting relationship between the board and management.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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The more surgical approach allows the department to address crime and its root causes without inundating communities with officers.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Flooding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooding. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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