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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Recent Examples of torrent
When a team drafted some linebacker from Appalachian State in the fifth round, Kiper could offer a torrent of assessment.
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Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The president eventually took down the post after facing a torrent of criticism from people across the political sphere.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Heavy rainfall in the area caused torrents and increased the risk of landslides, making rescue operations more difficult, state media said.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Our clear, 30-foot-wide river had risen to a raging torrent that filled the floodplain from side to side.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
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Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The president eventually took down the post after facing a torrent of criticism from people across the political sphere.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Heavy rainfall in the area caused torrents and increased the risk of landslides, making rescue operations more difficult, state media said.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Our clear, 30-foot-wide river had risen to a raging torrent that filled the floodplain from side to side.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for torrent
flood
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Since Ian, Orange County has deepened stormwater ponds in the area and repaired damaged pumps to improve flood storage and drainage before future storms.—
Greg Bennett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Bode's redemption journey takes a detour when a devastating flood hits Edgewater.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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“Torrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torrent. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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