FLOOD Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

flood 1 of 2

noun

ˈfləd

as in torrent

a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms a flood nearly wiped out the town a flood of messages on my computer

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flood

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verb

as in to engulf

to cover with a flood the lowlands were completely flooded angry calls flooded the radio station

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Noun

The same goes for authorizations for Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration programs and flood insurance. —

Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024 But these floods didn’t follow heavy rains or snow. —

Rudy Molinek, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024

Verb

While the celebrations took place inside the venue, the neighboring Time Square intersection was also flooded with congratulatory feels, courtesy of INFINITI. —

James Dinh, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2024 By flooding out of other investments—equities and real business ventures—to buy government bonds, Chinese investors—individuals, businesses, and banks—are announcing that nothing else in the Chinese economy is attractive. —

Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flood

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