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
Philadelphia adjusted at the break, pushing fullbacks higher and flooding the midfield, and Charlotte had no response.
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Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Just weeks after reopening, flooding due to rainfall forced the mine to close yet again.
—Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
There is a risk of flooding in areas hit by heavy rain Thursday, officials said.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
But just as important was smart’s domestication through accessible consumer markets, made embarrassingly evident by the products flooding retailers with any claim to digital intelligence.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The post has been viewed more than 345,000 times and earned over 45,000 likes, with viewers flooding the comment section with equal parts sympathy and amusement.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Heavy rain is also in the mix, which could lead to flooding in some areas.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Opponents said the proposal should be scaled back, citing concerns about traffic, infrastructure, flooding risks, potential toxic exposure and affordability.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Just three weeks earlier, in San Antonio, flooding on the Loop 410-Perrin Beitel road in the early hours of the morning killed 13 people.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Just weeks after reopening, flooding due to rainfall forced the mine to close yet again.
—Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
There is a risk of flooding in areas hit by heavy rain Thursday, officials said.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
But just as important was smart’s domestication through accessible consumer markets, made embarrassingly evident by the products flooding retailers with any claim to digital intelligence.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The post has been viewed more than 345,000 times and earned over 45,000 likes, with viewers flooding the comment section with equal parts sympathy and amusement.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Heavy rain is also in the mix, which could lead to flooding in some areas.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Opponents said the proposal should be scaled back, citing concerns about traffic, infrastructure, flooding risks, potential toxic exposure and affordability.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Just three weeks earlier, in San Antonio, flooding on the Loop 410-Perrin Beitel road in the early hours of the morning killed 13 people.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flooding
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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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Rescuers search on the site where an avalanche broke loose in Val Ridanna, in Alto Adige, northern Italy, engulfing a group of 10 skiers Saturday, March 21, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Juno Beach Police Department released audio from several 911 calls placed that day, including one from Emily Jennings, who said her husband was drowning.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The official cause of death listed on the crew member’s death certificate, which was obtained by TMZ, states that Meadows died from drowning with probable hypothermia and submersion of his body in cold water.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Egypt is overwhelming a Muslim nation.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bottled at 93 proof, the higher alcohol content helps amplify the complexity without overwhelming the balance.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 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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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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On March 20, the weather service reported that a foot of water was flowing over a road one mile east of Waialua, inundating several cars and homes.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Flooding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooding. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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