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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
Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025
Schools districts throughout Kentucky closed on Monday, citing flooded streets, dangerous travel conditions and power outages that impacted some 15,000 homes and businesses.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The model also suggests the ship made a glancing blow against the iceberg, leaving a succession of holes along its side, meaning six of Titanic's watertight compartments were flooded, whereas the ship was designed to survive with four flooded.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In all, 94 people, including 31 children, were rescued from flooded homes following the 3 a.m. response by city first responders on Monday, Duggan said.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025
Schools districts throughout Kentucky closed on Monday, citing flooded streets, dangerous travel conditions and power outages that impacted some 15,000 homes and businesses.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
At least 33 people were reported dead and hundreds of buildings were flooded as of Sunday, April 6 after the Ndjili River located near the city overflowed following heavy rains, according to the BBC, Sky News and Associated Press, which cited local authorities.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The model also suggests the ship made a glancing blow against the iceberg, leaving a succession of holes along its side, meaning six of Titanic's watertight compartments were flooded, whereas the ship was designed to survive with four flooded.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flooded
Verb
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The runoff election marks yet another chapter in the country's struggle against a surge of violent crime that has engulfed cities in a country that was once a popular tourist destination and was left badly scarred by the pandemic.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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When first responders arrived on the scene, both the plane and a vehicle were already fully engulfed in flames, which have since been extinguished, TMZ reported.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Houston has athletic size, and that has overwhelmed the Clippers in previous matchups.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Fatherhood overwhelmed Wade at first.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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The energy in this race came from ordinary voters, many of whom feel that their voices have been drowned out by corporate donations, union influence, and political machines.—
Amy Reichert,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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The noise has drowned out Africa’s challenges, which center on job creation and climate change.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Follow the journalist for a continued conversation about the risks of injectables, why founders need to invest in TikTok, and how to maintain success as a beauty brand in 2024’s saturated market.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These foods are high in saturated fats, which contribute to chronic inflammation, gut issues, and weight gain—all of which can lead to liver problems.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Three years prior to that, authorities were reportedly able to find the remains of a Florida man who had been missing for 22 years by zooming in on a Google satellite image which revealed his car submerged in a lake.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
19 Dec. 2024
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Plus, this impersonation took place while 90 percent submerged in water.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Aim to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and be aware that cannabis has a sensitive pH range, preferring slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0-7.0).—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Damp and waterlogged fabrics are an immediate mood-killer after a hot shower, but a plush, absorbent one or a solid stone or wood surface can do wonders for soaking in moisture, keeping you dry, and one degree of separation away from a cold tile floor.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The new arrivals bedded down on sodden ground along the tracks, their campfires flickering in the night.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Instead of creating huge reservoirs to dam the rivers and compromise their delicate ecology, Bhutanese turbines harness their natural flow, meaning a glut of power during the sodden summers and a dearth during the parched winters.—
By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Forget soggy sandwiches—this menu belongs in a Michelin guide.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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If the soil stays soggy around the tree, consider moving it to another location with better drainage.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Flooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooded. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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