as in engulfing
to cover with a flood
the lowlands were completely flooded angry calls flooded the radio station
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Recent Examples of flooding
But if so, that original dream did not last long in the face of the torrent of money that soon started flooding his way.
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Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Americans are still flooding into money market funds, despite the the Federal Reserve’s latest campaign to lower borrowing costs.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
The Philippines witnessed tens of thousands of Filipinos flooding the streets for days to protest government corruption and misuse of funds intended for flood control projects.
—Michael Shank, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The damage from Melissa’s strong winds and deep pockets of flooding rain will be worsened by the storm’s incredibly slow speed.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
With temperatures dropping and a recent lake-effect rain flooding parts of the state near Lake Erie, meteorologists and almanacs alike are watching closely as Halloween approaches.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
As conversations continue around Gaza's reconstruction amid the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, doctors and humanitarian workers are urging that efforts be focused on addressing the malnutrition crisis, noting that simply flooding the zone with aid won't make a meaningful dent.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
Its rain has already been pounding parts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic for several days, flooding roadways and triggering landslides.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
This is not a rewriting of history as much as a DDoS-ing of it—flooding the zone with so much synthetic crap that engaging with reality and humanity becomes just one of many content experiences to choose from.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Americans are still flooding into money market funds, despite the the Federal Reserve’s latest campaign to lower borrowing costs.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
The Philippines witnessed tens of thousands of Filipinos flooding the streets for days to protest government corruption and misuse of funds intended for flood control projects.
—Michael Shank, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The damage from Melissa’s strong winds and deep pockets of flooding rain will be worsened by the storm’s incredibly slow speed.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
With temperatures dropping and a recent lake-effect rain flooding parts of the state near Lake Erie, meteorologists and almanacs alike are watching closely as Halloween approaches.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
As conversations continue around Gaza's reconstruction amid the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, doctors and humanitarian workers are urging that efforts be focused on addressing the malnutrition crisis, noting that simply flooding the zone with aid won't make a meaningful dent.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
Its rain has already been pounding parts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic for several days, flooding roadways and triggering landslides.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
This is not a rewriting of history as much as a DDoS-ing of it—flooding the zone with so much synthetic crap that engaging with reality and humanity becomes just one of many content experiences to choose from.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flooding
Verb
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Israel’s self-defense policies risk engulfing the region in turmoil and harming the country’s stability.—
Yossi Shelley,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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An opera which seriously addressed that theme would be equal to the crisis that is engulfing the American experiment.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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My father began singing a hymn, drowning my voice out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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The boisterous throng marched into City Hall, shouting and often drowning out city representatives.—
Robert Wyss,
The Conversation,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Elderly patients deserve products that soothe without overwhelming.—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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There's also the Manhattan Beach Pier that has a small aquarium and adds a unique centerpiece without overwhelming the coastline.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The opening image somersaults backward twice before settling quietly just over the surface of an undisturbed reservoir, then submerging to reveal digital animation of its underwater topography.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Elliott recently menued a hamachi crudo with ponzu foam on top instead of submerging it in broth to facilitate easier sharing.—
Maggie Hennessy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When those glaciers go, sea levels will rise by more than a meter, inundating land currently inhabited by 230 million people.—
Evan Howell,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
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Open, honest, and transparent information—thorough enough for meaningful discussion without inundating directors with details—is a cornerstone to maintaining a trusting relationship between the board and management.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Flooding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooding. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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