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to cover with a flood
the lowlands were completely flooded angry calls flooded the radio station
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Recent Examples of flooded
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Police radio traffic indicates officers were already racing toward the scene as calls flooded dispatch.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Under the cast reveal on the network’s Instagram, the comments were flooded with criticism tied to Mortensen’s involvement on the show.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Police radio traffic indicates officers were already racing toward the scene as calls flooded dispatch.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Now in the midst of prom season preparations, Atiana’s owner Sumit Tandon said his store has been flooded with customers.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Under the cast reveal on the network’s Instagram, the comments were flooded with criticism tied to Mortensen’s involvement on the show.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flooded
Verb
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Arriving crews reported that the fire had already engulfed the second floor of a vacant, two-story house and began an offensive attack on the blaze, Nolan said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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By time deputies and firefighters arrived, the home was fully engulfed.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her husband said in a statement the family is overwhelmed by community support as the search intensifies.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, the Gophers — making their first NCAA tournament since 2018, and first Sweet 16 since 2005 — were overwhelmed by their Big Ten rival’s size and experience.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their quality, richly saturated and startlingly clear, transformed the market for the stone worldwide and earned Sauer widespread plaudits for both championing their use and stretching the definition of what an emerald could do.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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These glazes result in the gorgeous, deeply saturated colors zellige tiles are known for, but that color comes with a downside.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
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Nevertheless, higher gasoline prices have drowned out any hope of a rate cut among the chattering classes.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Those who yelled were drowned out by the chanting and singing.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The evidence is irrefutable — a pile of drool atop a drenched spot on your pillow.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Becca stood in the front yard of their sober home, drenched and stunned.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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The car was then partially submerged in the water.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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One viral video shows Coco’s unit getting submerged in flood water during a rainy day in Los Angeles, while another shows one churning its wheels in snow.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Prepare homemade tiger nut milk (horchata) by blending soaked tiger nuts with water.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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These pre-soaked pads pair pore-clearing salicylic acid with a gentle dose of texture-refining retinol, while cica and green tea ceramide from Korea’s mineral-rich Jeju Island soothe and calm skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This prevented the loose, waterlogged rock and soil of the waterfront from collapsing into the hole, keeping it straight and stable.—
Vanessa Bates Ramirez,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2026
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Yet many home cooks struggle with overcooked, waterlogged florets that look dull and taste bland.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Flooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooded. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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