1
as in flood
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
a spate of words has been published on this controversial topic
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2
as in loads
a considerable amount
an off-color remark that drew a spate of complaints from TV viewers
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Recent Examples of spate
Now 46, the singer draws inspiration from the music that inspired her, name-checking Prince and the Gap Band, for a spate of upbeat tunes dotted by glittery synths, pummeling 808s and plucky bass notes.
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 19 May 2026
But undersea cables in the Red Sea have already seen a spate of damage in recent years, exacerbated by lengthy repair times and attacks by Houthi rebels allied with Iran.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Among the spate of retailers offering insight into the consumer next week are Walmart , Target, Ralph Lauren, and TJX.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The spate of attacks continued throughout the month and into April, including an arson attack against a Jewish charity organization in London and another arson attack a day later on April 18, also in London, according to the complaint.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 19 May 2026
But undersea cables in the Red Sea have already seen a spate of damage in recent years, exacerbated by lengthy repair times and attacks by Houthi rebels allied with Iran.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Among the spate of retailers offering insight into the consumer next week are Walmart , Target, Ralph Lauren, and TJX.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The spate of attacks continued throughout the month and into April, including an arson attack against a Jewish charity organization in London and another arson attack a day later on April 18, also in London, according to the complaint.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spate
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Moments later, as his father was wrapped in a silver and gold emergency thermal blanket before being placed on a stretcher, Oun wiped away a flood of tears – a release of more than a week’s worth of agonizing suspense.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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At one point, a flood swept in and cut off the roads back to Marrakesh.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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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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During her matches, the 28-year-old athlete has turned the tennis court into her own personal runway, wearing a slew of elaborate ensembles.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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She and the rest of the cast jetted off to Brazil for a premiere screening there before heading to the Big Apple for a slew of release-week press.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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Commenters also mentioned several dozen compounding pharmacies — often in the same posts about telehealth.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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More than a dozen search warrants were also executed at massage parlors, the attorney general's office said.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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There are tons of spa treatments, all on the affordable side, ranging from an abdominal relaxation ritual for digestive lightness to cranial drainage for migraine relief.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Launched in Taiwan last month to the sound of drums and a traditional lion dance, the 21,000-ton civilian vessel connects the northern Taiwan port of Keelung with the island of Ishigaki, in southwestern Japan’s idyllic Okinawa prefecture.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Cue a raft of social media fancams showing a blushing Mary Bennet being pursued by her handsome, Regency-era bachelors.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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Additional details, including how many students were on the raft at the time, have not been made publicly available.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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This set is my favorite of the bunch.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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The best of the bunch are Hernandez and Nevarez.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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“Spate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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