as in flood
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
the family's shed was washed away in the last inundation
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Recent Examples of inundation
Major flooding indicates that there will be water inundation to structures and roads.
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Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Up to one half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Flooding had potential to reach up to 1 foot of inundation.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Undeveloped land supports essential ecosystem services, cleansing and protecting our drinking water, safeguarding our communities and residents from flooding and inundation due to sea-level rise, supporting wildlife habitat and providing myriad recreational opportunities.
—Tom Hoctor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
That means the full impact of future sea level rise is underestimated because more land is facing inundation than previous studies have shown.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
In some regions, that means the actual sea level could be several meters higher, meaning millions more people are at risk of inundation than previously thought.
—Marcos Magaña, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The inundation coastal regions will experience due to rising sea levels may actually be worse than previously thought when factoring in how rapidly the land is sinking, according to the study.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Along the Massachusetts coast, the weather service warns of two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Up to one half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Flooding had potential to reach up to 1 foot of inundation.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Undeveloped land supports essential ecosystem services, cleansing and protecting our drinking water, safeguarding our communities and residents from flooding and inundation due to sea-level rise, supporting wildlife habitat and providing myriad recreational opportunities.
—Tom Hoctor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
That means the full impact of future sea level rise is underestimated because more land is facing inundation than previous studies have shown.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
In some regions, that means the actual sea level could be several meters higher, meaning millions more people are at risk of inundation than previously thought.
—Marcos Magaña, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The inundation coastal regions will experience due to rising sea levels may actually be worse than previously thought when factoring in how rapidly the land is sinking, according to the study.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Along the Massachusetts coast, the weather service warns of two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundation
Noun
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With most municipalities at or exceeding flood levels, here is where things stood as of week’s end and what was being affected by the high water.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Keep reading for more information on where to park in Miami in the event of a flood threat such as a hurricane.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The complaint stated that officers unleashed a torrent of pepper spray, tear gas grenades, rubber bullets and baton strikes, despite the women posing no threat and complying with officers’ orders.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 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
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“Inundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundation. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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