1
as in flood
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
a spate of words has been published on this controversial topic
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as in slew
a considerable amount
an off-color remark that drew a spate of complaints from TV viewers
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Recent Examples of spate
The recent spate of discoveries has both compounded the mystery of superconductivity and heightened the optimism.
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Charlie Wood, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
Arguably even before this recent spate of absentees, Arsenal needed another first-team forward.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Another spate of activity is currently anticipated for between 4:00 p.m. EST (2100 GMT) on Dec. 31 and 10:00 p.m. EST (0300 GMT on Jan 1), with G1 conditions expected.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Experiences and Amenities Eden Rock boasts a spate of first-class amenities.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Charlie Wood, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
Arguably even before this recent spate of absentees, Arsenal needed another first-team forward.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Another spate of activity is currently anticipated for between 4:00 p.m. EST (2100 GMT) on Dec. 31 and 10:00 p.m. EST (0300 GMT on Jan 1), with G1 conditions expected.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Experiences and Amenities Eden Rock boasts a spate of first-class amenities.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spate
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Before the 1924 Summer Games, when host Paris was beset by floods and economic struggles, L.A. civic leaders volunteered their city as a last-minute replacement.David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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The inmates, who are trained to respond to disasters like floods and fires, have been a large part of the state's firefighting force since the 1940s, drawing controversy every step of the way.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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There are a slew of people around town perplexed by the studio’s decision to cut Goldstine and Cripps when the slate arguably needs them the most.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Trump is expected to launch his second term with a slew of executive orders — 100 in 100 days.Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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Technology mogul Elon Musk has been using his X social media platform in recent weeks to unleash a torrent of criticisms and accusations aimed at political figures in Britain, Germany and Canada.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Corrective information, such as reports pointing out the math fumble in the black spatula study, has less shock value and tends to get lost in the torrent of news around the initial scare.F.D. Flam, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2025
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In a cul-de-sac along Alta Crest Drive, where more than a dozen homes burned, neighbors wept together in the street.Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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There are dozens of unexplained incursions of our airspace every year.Scott Simon, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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For the driver who sees their vehicle as simple transportation, whose priorities lie with reducing greenhouse emissions, or simply who doesn’t care about what powers their car all that much, a plug-in hybrid can make a ton of sense.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
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Crews have been removing more than 10 tons of debris and sanitizing campuses.Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Huang announced a raft of new chips, software and services, aiming to stay at the forefront of artificial intelligence computing.Kif Leswing, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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From the region: Syria’s interim government has ordered a raft of changes to the country’s school curriculum — including editing the textbooks.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Knowing that we grown-ups need some relaxing hands-on fun from time to time, too, the brand has dropped a bunch of Lego sets for adults in the past few years, including recreations of famous works of art.Clint Davis, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Also Read Gwen Stefani’s First Solo LP In Seven Years, ‘Bouquet,’ Due In November Excited about Butcher Babies is in the beginning stages of releasing a bunch of new music.Liza Lentini, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025
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Since that last deal was inked, WNBA coaching salaries have eclipsed $1 million for the first time.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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And the luggage deals don’t stop here, though — keep reading for more.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Spate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spate. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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