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
Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
What to read next The indoor swimming pool area is beautiful; light floods in from the arched glass roof and through floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
The team spun them in rotors filled with dirt and rock to mimic falling down slopes and tumbling through sediment-laden floods.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Through floods and fires the Pritchetts persisted, until in 2004, the state of Tennessee forced an eminent domain buyout of the Glenwood to build a highway.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026
When floods do occur, these households can face catastrophic uninsured losses.
—Ivis García, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
He's watched it through floods and droughts.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Counties, hospitals and states that spent heavily during COVID are also now facing the need to prepare for floods, hurricanes, wildfires and extreme heat.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Hyaluronic acid floods skin with hydration, squalane supports the skin barrier, and niacinamide smooths and refines the look of pores.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Neil Vora, Time, 22 May 2026
The heart, with its every beat, pumps out a mourning substance that floods the brain.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
In moments of pressure or low-grade exhaustion, your mind floods you with noise and distractions.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Years later, when our lives intersect with children and children’s books, the ice thaws; that old love floods us.
—Mac Barnett, Longreads, 5 May 2026
Neuroscientists Wendy Suzuki, PhD, Samuel Wang, PhD, and Gary Small, MD explain how movement increases blood flow, boosts growth factors like BDNF, and floods the brain with mood-lifting neurochemicals.
—Big Think, 30 Apr. 2026
These pieces blend perfectly with lamps designed by Marcel Wanders, the subtle Ice Cream collection, and the natural light that floods the space, bringing the building’s century-old architecture to life.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The annual SantaCon bar crawl that floods New York City with inebriated young people in Santa suits every holiday season was run by a real-life Grinch, according to federal prosecutors.
—Larry Neumeister, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Swarm of teens floods DC streets in ‘takeover' However, four individuals were arrested at the nearby Waterfront Metro Station – located outside the city’s curfew zone – by members of the Metro Transit Police.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Scientists predict a particularly strong El Niño phenomenon this year that could trigger widespread droughts and floods, hammering the yields of staple crops.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
What to read next The indoor swimming pool area is beautiful; light floods in from the arched glass roof and through floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
The team spun them in rotors filled with dirt and rock to mimic falling down slopes and tumbling through sediment-laden floods.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Through floods and fires the Pritchetts persisted, until in 2004, the state of Tennessee forced an eminent domain buyout of the Glenwood to build a highway.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026
When floods do occur, these households can face catastrophic uninsured losses.
—Ivis García, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
He's watched it through floods and droughts.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Counties, hospitals and states that spent heavily during COVID are also now facing the need to prepare for floods, hurricanes, wildfires and extreme heat.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Hyaluronic acid floods skin with hydration, squalane supports the skin barrier, and niacinamide smooths and refines the look of pores.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Verb
The virus floods the immune system, eventually shredding our vasculature.
—Neil Vora, Time, 22 May 2026
The heart, with its every beat, pumps out a mourning substance that floods the brain.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
In moments of pressure or low-grade exhaustion, your mind floods you with noise and distractions.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Years later, when our lives intersect with children and children’s books, the ice thaws; that old love floods us.
—Mac Barnett, Longreads, 5 May 2026
Neuroscientists Wendy Suzuki, PhD, Samuel Wang, PhD, and Gary Small, MD explain how movement increases blood flow, boosts growth factors like BDNF, and floods the brain with mood-lifting neurochemicals.
—Big Think, 30 Apr. 2026
These pieces blend perfectly with lamps designed by Marcel Wanders, the subtle Ice Cream collection, and the natural light that floods the space, bringing the building’s century-old architecture to life.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The annual SantaCon bar crawl that floods New York City with inebriated young people in Santa suits every holiday season was run by a real-life Grinch, according to federal prosecutors.
—Larry Neumeister, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Swarm of teens floods DC streets in ‘takeover' However, four individuals were arrested at the nearby Waterfront Metro Station – located outside the city’s curfew zone – by members of the Metro Transit Police.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floods
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Heavy rainfall in the area caused torrents and increased the risk of landslides, making rescue operations more difficult, state media said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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Spring rains and winter snowmelt have swelled rivers and lakes, forcing torrents of water through Cheboygan County communities on its way to Lake Huron.—
Sarah Brumfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wild scenes unfold as social media teen meetup overwhelms popular beach.—
,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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This high-corn composition lays the foundation for a sweet, approachable profile, while the modest rye content adds a measured spice that never overwhelms.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The more militants are killed, the deeper the city drowns in militant Shia iconography.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
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However, the actor does most of the heavy lifting, even as Nemes’ aesthetic approach drowns the frame in striking shadows — a contrast made deep and inviting by Mátyás Erdély’s 35mm photography.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Reviews have been positive for the thriller, which follows several residents of a small South Carolina town after a freak storm submerges the streets in enough water for marine predators to move in looking for snacks.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
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The final battle In the Upside Down, Eleven submerges herself in the tank and enters the Void with Kali (Linnea Berthelsen) and Max (Sadie Sink) telepathically piggybacking off of her.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Jan. 2026
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