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
Where to Stay Englewood doesn’t quite have the extensive spate of luxury hotels found in buzzier Florida beach towns, but that’s part of its charm—and its affordability.
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Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
For the country’s Jewish population, which numbers just 100, the spate of anti-Israel measures adopted by the former government contributed to a growing sense of isolation in the country.
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Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
The report follows a contentious few years for the East County high school district, which has seen a revolving door of superintendents, a spate of litigation and a rebellion over layoffs.
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Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
But unlike Disclosure or Airframe or—above all—State of Fear, his spate of latter-day thrill-eds, Sphere unpolemically inhabits this epistemology of doubt that colors so much of his work.
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Ian MacKenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
For the country’s Jewish population, which numbers just 100, the spate of anti-Israel measures adopted by the former government contributed to a growing sense of isolation in the country.
—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
The report follows a contentious few years for the East County high school district, which has seen a revolving door of superintendents, a spate of litigation and a rebellion over layoffs.
—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
But unlike Disclosure or Airframe or—above all—State of Fear, his spate of latter-day thrill-eds, Sphere unpolemically inhabits this epistemology of doubt that colors so much of his work.
—
Ian MacKenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spate
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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.
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The alleged gunman had been spotted all over the continent in the last few months of his life, according to a flood of reports fielded by the Warren Commission.
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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This leads to higher fungal loads.
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After Bores entered the race, super PACs tied to investors in ChatGPT maker OpenAI unleashed a torrent of spending aimed at torpedoing his campaign.
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After applying steady pressure against Haiti in the opening minutes, Brazil broke through with an offensive torrent.
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The bulk of this final season has the team dealing with this massive storm that’s created a slew of setbacks at a make-or-break moment for the restaurant.
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Goodfellas has posted a slew of international deals for Spanish directorial duo Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s Cannes breakout La Bola Negra.
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On a Monday evening in Cranford, dozens of families gather around a 40-foot-TV to teach their children a lesson about screens.
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The city's Department of Building and Safety opened the probe on June 17, the same day a fire tore through dozens of solar panels on the roof of the 500,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights.
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So far this year, 17 tons of illicit drugs, mostly cocaine, have been seized in the Pacific region – more than three times the total across the whole of last year, according to the Australian Federal Police.
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines and essential supplies, were ready to depart for Caracas.
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The official float season is when concessions like raft rentals and shuttle buses are available at the Barber Park launch.
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The administration’s defensive posture came as details of the framework agreement, known as a memorandum of understanding, were finally shared with the public, revealing a raft of compromises with Tehran long opposed by Republicans.
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At the end of the first half of this double episode, Elizabeth Gaines (Linda Purl), advisor to the Vice President, is shot by sniper Tom Walker (Chris Chalk), Brody's fellow POW—and the VP and a bunch of other important people are put in a bunker along with Brody, who plans to blow them all up.
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Her must-have product out of the bunch is this plumping and firming serum.
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“Spate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spate. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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