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
Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 10 June 2026
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, 9 June 2026
Her portrait of residents pinched between floods and receding sea ice is a testament to their love of this vulnerable land that is their home.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
The clamor to protect nature has grown sharper as India sees a rise in heatwaves, glacial floods and extreme rainfall in recent years.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 7 June 2026
There were hurricanes, floods, cold and snow, heat and wildfires, and even a massive sinkhole in Winter Park.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
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
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
Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
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
Noun
As a skin care ingredient, hyaluronic acid floods withered, thirsty skin with moisture, thereby smoothing the appearance of fine lines.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 10 June 2026
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, 9 June 2026
Her portrait of residents pinched between floods and receding sea ice is a testament to their love of this vulnerable land that is their home.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
The clamor to protect nature has grown sharper as India sees a rise in heatwaves, glacial floods and extreme rainfall in recent years.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 7 June 2026
There were hurricanes, floods, cold and snow, heat and wildfires, and even a massive sinkhole in Winter Park.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
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
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
Verb
Eating quickly floods your body with calories, which can cause blood sugar levels to skyrocket.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floods
Noun
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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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Bold pink, yellow, and blue tile typically overwhelms a bathroom, dictates its overall color scheme, and limits decor choices.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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If 21st-century technology overwhelms our 18th-century institutions—if social media and AI destroy our capacity to think independently, evaluate facts, and recognize truth—Americans aren’t the only ones who will pay the price.—
Jeffrey Rosen,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Drenching the nest and surrounding area with water drowns workers and possibly the queen, which disrupts the colony.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
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The more militants are killed, the deeper the city drowns in militant Shia iconography.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Heat schmaltz in a large pot to 325 F, ensuring the fat fully submerges the chicken.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
9 June 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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“Floods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floods. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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