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
Now that oil prices are surging from the conflict with Iran, money is flooding into the state treasury and creating an uncomfortable situation for Democrats who oppose the war and would rather reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.
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Morgan Lee, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Later that summer, lingering moisture from Tropical Storm Mario contributed to flooding rains across portions of the southwestern United States on September 17-18, the hurricane center concluded in its post-storm report.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The real Maui is recovering from flooding this spring, and managing an ongoing housing crisis exacerbated by the 2023 wildfires that gutted Lahaina.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Yuba County faces a range of natural disaster threats, including flooding near the Feather and Yuba rivers and wildfire danger in surrounding foothill communities.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Now that oil prices are surging from the conflict with Iran, money is flooding into the state treasury and creating an uncomfortable situation for Democrats who oppose the war and would rather reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Droughts and heat waves can flourish in some regions, fueling wildfire danger and water supply concerns, while others are swamped by flooding rainfall.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
As the memories come flooding back, so do the tears.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Within two weeks, executives across major industries began flooding an inbox set up to receive and funnel requests from the Environmental Protection Agency to the White House.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 8 May 2026
Morgan Lee, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Later that summer, lingering moisture from Tropical Storm Mario contributed to flooding rains across portions of the southwestern United States on September 17-18, the hurricane center concluded in its post-storm report.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The real Maui is recovering from flooding this spring, and managing an ongoing housing crisis exacerbated by the 2023 wildfires that gutted Lahaina.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Yuba County faces a range of natural disaster threats, including flooding near the Feather and Yuba rivers and wildfire danger in surrounding foothill communities.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Now that oil prices are surging from the conflict with Iran, money is flooding into the state treasury and creating an uncomfortable situation for Democrats who oppose the war and would rather reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Droughts and heat waves can flourish in some regions, fueling wildfire danger and water supply concerns, while others are swamped by flooding rainfall.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
As the memories come flooding back, so do the tears.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Within two weeks, executives across major industries began flooding an inbox set up to receive and funnel requests from the Environmental Protection Agency to the White House.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flooding
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Last fall, in the aftermath of both events, the two appeared on each other’s shows, using the opportunities to reflect on the chaos engulfing late-night TV.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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This anger crackles around him like a smoldering fire, igniting and engulfing everyone from the workers on his farm, his meek sister Férula (Fernanda Castillo), to Clara and, eventually, to their daughter, Blanca (Sara Becker and later Fernanda Urrejola), Alba’s idealistic mother.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The folks at the YMCA of Metro Denver believe that drowning deaths are completely preventable.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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An autopsy later determined that Perry died from acute effects of ketamine, as well as other contributing factors such as drowning, coronary artery disease and effects from buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The film industry has a genuine chance to protect itself from the slop proliferation problem already overwhelming YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Now under $100, these square-toe flats channel minimalist charm, featuring a leather upper and a dainty bow at the front for a subtle touch without overwhelming.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Smooth tops, submerging bananas.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
11 May 2026
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But while social media is full of stars submerging themselves in icy water, doctors are urging caution about the bigger health claims tied to the trend.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Thousands of clippers are inundating social media platforms with bite-sized clips of podcast interviews, sports games, films and other long-form content.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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Quakes of that magnitude can even pose a risk of tsunami-like waves on the lake itself, with possible heights of more than 30 feet — capable of inundating many areas near the shoreline.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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