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
Without inundation, the eggs will dry up.
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Nathan Rott, NPR, 27 May 2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s new daily sargassum inundation risk map shows high risk levels of sargassum along the Florida Keys on Thursday, May 21.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Joaquin Trinanes, a NOAA researcher who helped develop the inundation tool, said scientists are continually refining the models.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Major flooding indicates that there will be water inundation to structures and roads.
—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
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
Nathan Rott, NPR, 27 May 2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s new daily sargassum inundation risk map shows high risk levels of sargassum along the Florida Keys on Thursday, May 21.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Joaquin Trinanes, a NOAA researcher who helped develop the inundation tool, said scientists are continually refining the models.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Major flooding indicates that there will be water inundation to structures and roads.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundation
Noun
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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
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The result is a relentless flood of advice that derives its authority not from expertise but from personal testimony, endlessly reinforcing the idea that your feelings are your most important parenting instrument.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
Noun
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My one-bedroom suite had a bathtub in the bedroom with water that flowed from the ceiling in a torrent—an unusual and noisy way to fill a bath tub, but certainly memorable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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There’s plenty of chatter behind the scenes about more stories to come after the torrent of revelations since Platner announced his campaign.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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“Inundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundation. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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