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as in engulfed
to cover with a flood
the lowlands were completely flooded angry calls flooded the radio station
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Recent Examples of flooded
Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
Knell, 25, was found naked and bloodied in her bed by her boyfriend in June 1987, while Pierce, 20, was discovered dead in her underwear in a flooded drain.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
And so, a date that should have ended on a happy note instead turns very emotional for Joan, as she becomes flooded with memories of John and fears about her mom.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The dogs available for adoption are from flooded shelters in North Carolina.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
Knell, 25, was found naked and bloodied in her bed by her boyfriend in June 1987, while Pierce, 20, was discovered dead in her underwear in a flooded drain.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
In their last moments on the phone last Friday, Alonso described the moment panic set in for Andrade as water flooded the streets.
—Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
And so, a date that should have ended on a happy note instead turns very emotional for Joan, as she becomes flooded with memories of John and fears about her mom.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flooded
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Advertisement Chiapas is also engulfed in a brutal turf war between Mexico’s two leading drug cartels that has killed dozens and displaced thousands in recent months.Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Nearly two dozen students and teachers in Thailand are feared dead after a school bus was engulfed in flames on Tuesday while traveling for a field trip on Tuesday, officials said.Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
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In April, Osbourne told Rolling Stone he was overwhelmed by the excitement his friends and fans have expressed about his induction.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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The lack of pressure on the ball created an overflow of drives to the rim for opponents that overwhelmed their typically trusty, defensive center.Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The body of a man who drowned at Ashurst Lake near Flagstaff over the weekend was found Monday.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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Michael, Nora and Micah all drowned, according to the family.Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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To reduce saturated fat, avoid full-fat dairy and butter when cooking your oatmeal.Karina Tolentino, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Both offer neutral, nicely saturated colors and notably good contrast in both dark and light scenes.PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Oct. 2024
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Zara said nearly every house on his street became completely submerged up to the gutters.Morgan Norwood, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Cast iron is traditionally wiped down or scraped clean rather than submerged in water, while ceramic or aluminum can often be cleaned in a dishwasher.Alida Nugent, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Much of the state was still soaked from the weekend's storms, increasing the threat of rising rivers and waterlogged roads.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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The reason this tool remained in such great condition was due to its waterlogged environment.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2024
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Trump 2024 campaign signs dot front yards, even if they are dwarfed by piles of sodden mattresses, sofas and cabinets.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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But no one is questioning Powell’s charisma, sodden T-shirt or otherwise.Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 26 July 2024
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Return potatoes to the hot pot after rinsing to promote drying and prevent them from becoming soggy.Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Going forward, adhere to a consistent watering schedule so your plant stays moist, not soggy.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Flooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooded. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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