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 study also noted that many of these companies guaranteed some news outlets would cover the press releases, and were essentially flooding the space with garbage crypto information dressed up to look like reliable news.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
However, two devastating challenges not readily realized are flooding and future water scarcity affecting our farms and ranches.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Many have pointed out that the evidence of climate change has only grown stronger over time with annual heat records being set and broken year after year and weather extremes from hurricanes to flooding to wildfires exacerbated by climate change.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
The agency said there was no threat of flooding downstream and the flow of water was shut off.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Early on Wednesday, the donation goal was much lower, at $550,000, but as donations kept flooding in, organizers kept increasing it.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
According to climate risk modeling firm First Street, about 5,400 properties in Independence, or about 10% of the city’s real estate, is at risk of flooding in the next 30 years.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
The storm that destroyed the home of Shaun and Karen Powers hit three months after the phone call that put an end to Coppermark’s strategy of flooding the insurance department with complaints.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
But a drone had hit one of its salons, shattering a heating pipe and flooding the premises.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Max Tani, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
However, two devastating challenges not readily realized are flooding and future water scarcity affecting our farms and ranches.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Many have pointed out that the evidence of climate change has only grown stronger over time with annual heat records being set and broken year after year and weather extremes from hurricanes to flooding to wildfires exacerbated by climate change.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
The agency said there was no threat of flooding downstream and the flow of water was shut off.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Early on Wednesday, the donation goal was much lower, at $550,000, but as donations kept flooding in, organizers kept increasing it.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
According to climate risk modeling firm First Street, about 5,400 properties in Independence, or about 10% of the city’s real estate, is at risk of flooding in the next 30 years.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
The storm that destroyed the home of Shaun and Karen Powers hit three months after the phone call that put an end to Coppermark’s strategy of flooding the insurance department with complaints.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
But a drone had hit one of its salons, shattering a heating pipe and flooding the premises.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flooding
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Herman Halushchenko's arrest, the source said, followed requests from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) and marked an uptick in an anti-corruption probe engulfing the political spectrum.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Proportional representation could also help with the deep political polarization engulfing the United States.—
Jennifer Lynn McCoy,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
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Properly extinguish outdoor fires by drowning them with plenty of water, and never leave a fire unattended.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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But now that regulations are here, brands and suppliers alike are drowning in it.—
Tara Donaldson,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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The goal is a home that feels warm and welcoming, with just enough personality to stand out—without overwhelming the block.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The monochromatic black palette allows all these bold elements to coexist without overwhelming the look.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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As salt crusts form on the elevated end, the shifting weight causes the device to rock like a seesaw, submerging the buildup so the ocean can naturally wash it away.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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In fact, Poppick seems determined to prove that submerging yourself in the inanity of the grindset can pay creative dividends.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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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 22 Feb. 2026.
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