as in flood
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
the dam broke, unleashing a torrent down the dry riverbed
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The prices triggered a torrent of disbelief in the comments.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Real estate agents in Westchester, directly north of the city’s border, say the torrent began shortly after Mamdani’s surprise win in the Democratic primary in June.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
The death of Banda Amidst the torrents, Arisu follows the sound of Usagi’s voice, as they are both swept towards a watery vortex that leads to the world of the dead.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
But a new technology blasted past these limitations and unleashed a torrent of creativity on the web.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
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MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Real estate agents in Westchester, directly north of the city’s border, say the torrent began shortly after Mamdani’s surprise win in the Democratic primary in June.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
The death of Banda Amidst the torrents, Arisu follows the sound of Usagi’s voice, as they are both swept towards a watery vortex that leads to the world of the dead.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
But a new technology blasted past these limitations and unleashed a torrent of creativity on the web.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for torrent
flood
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The road to the more remote east trailhead frequently floods and requires a high-clearance vehicle.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Torrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torrent. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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