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as in flood
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
a deluge of thanks and appreciation for the returning troops
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as in rain
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
the exiting moviegoers were caught in the deluge without umbrellas
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as in to flood
to cover with a flood
deluged with requests for help
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Recent Examples of deluge
Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 27 Nov. 2024
With its unique capacity for manipulation of weaknesses in human psychology, an AI could also hijack a rival nation’s media, producing a deluge of synthetic disinformation so alarming as to inspire mass opposition against further progress in that country’s AI capacities.
—Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Mary Gilbert, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
And predictably, unhappy waiters deluged the agency with angry letters.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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The deluge brought service on the MTA B and C subway lines to a halt, plus caused an hourslong reduction in service on the A and D lines.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 27 Nov. 2024
With its unique capacity for manipulation of weaknesses in human psychology, an AI could also hijack a rival nation’s media, producing a deluge of synthetic disinformation so alarming as to inspire mass opposition against further progress in that country’s AI capacities.
—Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Verb
Heavy rain from the hurricane was spreading across Cuba and will deluge the country into Thursday.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
And predictably, unhappy waiters deluged the agency with angry letters.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deluge
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Florida plans to launch a program that will help homeowners in risk zones elevate their homes above flood levels.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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For example, climate-resilient infrastructure projects - e.g. building flood defenses, upgrading transportation systems, and retrofitting buildings - are driving demand for construction experts, urban designers and environmental consultants, among many other roles.Jamil Wyne, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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San Francisco’s defense did a good job of putting the wraps on that Rams offense in the rain.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Because rain is scarce in Botswana, it’s considered to be a valuable blessing, making the name a poignant choice.Janine Henni, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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But Syria’s then leader, who had succeeded his father Hafez seven years before, represented a stable contrast to the chaos engulfing neighboring Iraq.Ivan Watson, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The blaze engulfed more than 2,000 acres overnight, as crews contended with strong Santa Ana winds.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Officials made the decision to release a torrent of water through the Grand Canyon to keep Glen Canyon Dam from overspilling.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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Kamala Harris’s sudden elevation to the top of the Democratic ticket, brat summer, Elon Musk’s torrent of money into the race for Trump, the online Manosphere, far-right extremists and Trump’s win.Leah Feiger, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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West Michigan along Lake Michigan is under a winter storm warning until 7 p.m. Thursday.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, other portions of the United States are bracing for winter storms.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Deluge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deluge. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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