DELUGED Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

deluged 1 of 2

adjective

as in flooded

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deluged

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verb

past tense of deluge

as in engulfed

to cover with a flood deluged with requests for help

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Disaster can strike in regions unaccustomed to their fury, as North Carolinians in the western end of the state painfully learned in 2024 as Hurricane Helene deluged the region. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 In some cases, communities that endured flooding on Wednesday are being deluged once again. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 16 July 2026 The areas most at risk of dangerous flash flooding Wednesday are nearly identical to the ones that were deluged on Tuesday, including parts of the western Hill Country, the Edwards Plateau and the Rio Grande Valley near the US-Mexico border. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Following the revelation, social media was deluged by comments from AMD consumers decrying the move. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026 In 2022, Hurricane Ian deluged the retirement community, leaving 523 residential units uninhabitable. — Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026 Johnson said the discussion ranged from serious matters like the federal immigration raids that have deluged the city in recent months to their differences on Chicago baseball. — Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 The decedent lived in a dilapidated house, but in a respectable neighborhood, and I was therefore deluged with credit card offers addressed to the late debtor, a long-time devoted heroin addict. — George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2026 Hadi’s phone was deluged with requests from people who had fled Tehran or from friends based abroad, asking him to help out their relatives. — Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026

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Two women who were on foot and trapped in a flooded creek were rescued, Fire Division Lt.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Residents posted videos on social media that showed vehicles stranded in high water, a power pole being toppled by rushing water and flooded intersections.

— NBC News, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of flooded

Verb

While the region is engulfed in conflict, the market is showing itself to be immune to the impact of it.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
The wreck of a steam tugboat dating from the early 1900s is the latest relic to emerge from shrinking waters in Serbia as Europe's rivers run dry, with the continent engulfed in prolonged, extreme heat and drought.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of engulfed

Adjective

From unexpected combinations to pops of saturated accessories, this season is all about self-expression and letting color lead the way.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
High-frequency brand campaigns in saturated markets remain notoriously difficult to isolate cleanly on a short cadence.

— Tobin Thomas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of saturated

Adjective

Players entered the home locker room after practice, drenched and recounting the biggest moments of the day with fist bumps and high fives littering the room.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Mostly, though, the film has been conceived as a fastidiously sun-drenched, nostalgia-rich homage to the early works of Steven Spielberg.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of drenched

Adjective

Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Kornacki then exclaimed, trying to collect his soaked papers.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of soaked

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The 59-year-old actress kept the summer vibes going at the Practical Magic 2 premiere on August 26, shimmering from head to toe in a seafoam green sequin gown that was dripping in pearls and gold chains.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
The man in black is wracked and choking, mangling the words, eyes dripping.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of dripping

Adjective

Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.

— Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026

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