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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2
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 Texas Hill Country has seen a spate of rabies infections this year.
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Brooke Park, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Oct. 2024
This mismatch has led to a spate of non-tariff barriers, anti-dumping duties, and investigations initiated by several markets including the U.S., India, and the EU.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
Treasury yields have climbed in recent weeks, in part due to rising expectations in some market corners of a Trump win, along with a spate of data showing the U.S. economy has remained stronger than feared.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
What's happening: As a spate of layoffs continues in tech and media, workers — especially younger ones — are sharing the intimate details publicly on TikTok, LinkedIn, X, and other platforms.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Brooke Park, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Oct. 2024
This mismatch has led to a spate of non-tariff barriers, anti-dumping duties, and investigations initiated by several markets including the U.S., India, and the EU.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
Treasury yields have climbed in recent weeks, in part due to rising expectations in some market corners of a Trump win, along with a spate of data showing the U.S. economy has remained stronger than feared.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
What's happening: As a spate of layoffs continues in tech and media, workers — especially younger ones — are sharing the intimate details publicly on TikTok, LinkedIn, X, and other platforms.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spate
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Address Buyer Skepticism And AI Overload Many buyers have heard lofty claims about how AI will solve their problems from a flood of vendors.Evan Powell, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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No explanation is given as to why a biblical flood is threatening to destroy it all, though for anyone who’s cared to keep their eyes open and their heads out of the sand, no explanation is necessary.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Also, on her special day, Newport showcased a slew of different wedding-day looks.Bailey Richards, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Every year, from fall to spring, Miami unveils a slew of new restaurants.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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The torrent of rain that has inundated Northern California won’t derail Thanksgiving travel plans for Justin Koehler.Giuseppe Ricapito, The Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2024
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Four days of rain in mountains of southern Appalachia, with some areas receiving 30 inches, turned creeks into torrents that scrubbed entire towns from the map.Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 16 Nov. 2024
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More than a dozen Santa Clara alumni and other community leaders served as Opus Prize jurors, and 16 SCU students, faculty and staff members were ambassadors who joined on site visits to the prize finalists.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Shakira, Bad Bunny, Anitta and Karol G are among the more than two dozen artists nominated for the biggest awards of the night — record of the year, album of the year and song of the year.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Who makes the best tamales in Phoenix? Metro Phoenix is home to tons of Latin American restaurants.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Fin whales are the second-largest whale species, according to NOAA Fisheries, and fully grown can reach up to 85 feet long and weigh between 40 tons and 80 tons.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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In June, several guests jumped from a raft on the Roaring Rapids attraction at Six Flags Over Texas after boats stalled in one area along the ride's course.EW.com, EW.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Train services connecting London and Swansea in Wales, as well as from Exeter to Okehampton and Barnstaple in the southwestern part of the country, were among a raft of routes that were canceled, according to Great Western Railway.Manveena Suri, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
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My friend gave me a whole bunch of her little girl’s clothes — such a high volume of items that some still had the tags on.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Wolk herself responded to the controversy by tweeting a bunch, naturally.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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But that deal collapsed in January after more than two years of negotiations.Patrick Frater, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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Shop more of our Black Friday content including beauty deals and K-beauty must-haves.Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Spate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spate. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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