as in torrents
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
a flood nearly wiped out the town a flood of messages on my computer
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as in engulfs
to cover with a flood
the lowlands were completely flooded angry calls flooded the radio station
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Recent Examples of floods
Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
In Florida, which accounts for nearly 20% of total nationwide policies for the National Flood Insurance Program, this means that some new home sales are on hold and some homeowners could be left with no coverage if their property floods while the government isn’t functioning.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Milwaukee area residents report relentless mosquitoes after floods Wisconsin typically sees about 18 illnesses from West Nile virus annually.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The floods will return – and some will be catastrophic.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
All while surviving floods, fires, and financial collapse.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Topography also plays a role, as steep canyons, mountains and dry washes are susceptible to floods.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Cile Steward was among the 27 campers and counselors killed in July’s catastrophic floods in Kerr County.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Bright sunlight floods the sensors with background noise, surface reflections distort the signal, and long-distance measurements require higher stability than short-range indoor use.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Rainwater floods their tents and officers go cell-to-cell pressuring detainees to sign voluntary removal orders before they’re allowed to consult their attorneys.
—Kate Payne, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
The organization focuses on the big disasters that often grip the headlines, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes – but also offers information about preparing for winter storms, tsunamis, tornados, lightning, hail and extreme heat.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
In Florida, which accounts for nearly 20% of total nationwide policies for the National Flood Insurance Program, this means that some new home sales are on hold and some homeowners could be left with no coverage if their property floods while the government isn’t functioning.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Milwaukee area residents report relentless mosquitoes after floods Wisconsin typically sees about 18 illnesses from West Nile virus annually.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The floods will return – and some will be catastrophic.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
All while surviving floods, fires, and financial collapse.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Topography also plays a role, as steep canyons, mountains and dry washes are susceptible to floods.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Cile Steward was among the 27 campers and counselors killed in July’s catastrophic floods in Kerr County.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
In shocking footage posted on Facebook, large waves are seen breaking through the glass doors of the lobby as water rushes in and quickly floods the hotel.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Bright sunlight floods the sensors with background noise, surface reflections distort the signal, and long-distance measurements require higher stability than short-range indoor use.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Rainwater floods their tents and officers go cell-to-cell pressuring detainees to sign voluntary removal orders before they’re allowed to consult their attorneys.
—Kate Payne, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floods
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The death of Banda Amidst the torrents, Arisu follows the sound of Usagi’s voice, as they are both swept towards a watery vortex that leads to the world of the dead.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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The bulls got a dovish turn from the Federal Reserve without much noticeable slowing in growth, with stock indexes at a record, credit markets blissfully sedate and capital investments running in torrents into the economy.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This figure motivates Butrich but also overwhelms her.—
Sabrina Weiss,
The Dial,
23 Sep. 2025
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If a disaster overwhelms state and local capacity, officials may request a presidential declaration, the agency said.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The line in Swift's song and The Life of a Showgirl's cover art appears to be inspired by a Victorian-era painting that depicts the scene in Hamlet when Ophelia goes crazy and falls into a stream and drowns after learning Hamlet killed her father.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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If someone truly disrupts — won’t stop, drowns out others — escort them out and move on.—
Eric Preven,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Laura escapes her grasp and submerges Cherry, which Daniel witnesses.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Floods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floods. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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