as in floods
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 inundations
The camp’s history of flooding is long and deadly, with major inundations in 1932, 1978 and 1984, and the flooding of a nearby camp in 1987, Peck family lawsuit said.
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Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
In west Carteret and coastal Onslow counties, the NWS warned of up to 2 feet of inundations above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways that could result in property damage.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
But community members say Shiloh's new position in the public eye did not bring an end to the regular inundations of water.
—Maia Rosenfeld, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
In west Carteret and coastal Onslow counties, the NWS warned of up to 2 feet of inundations above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways that could result in property damage.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
But community members say Shiloh's new position in the public eye did not bring an end to the regular inundations of water.
—Maia Rosenfeld, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inundations
Noun
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The camp surrounds a sprawling forest glade that floods in the rainy season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Natural light floods the inside through floor-to-ceiling glass on the window facing the bed.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 06,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
Noun
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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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The silken charcoal bathrobes are a decadent touch, as are the welcome torrents of piping water that rain from monsoon showers and the wonderful organic soaps.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Inundations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inundations. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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