deluges 1 of 2

noun

plural of deluge
1
as in floods
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms a deluge of thanks and appreciation for the returning troops

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2
as in rains
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity the exiting moviegoers were caught in the deluge without umbrellas

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deluges

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of deluge
as in engulfs
to cover with a flood deluged with requests for help

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Recent Examples of deluges
Noun
The agency said Florida saw higher rates of infection after major storms, such as Hurricane Helene in 2024, that brought deluges of floodwater and standing water to communities. — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Newsom and other supporters have said the tunnel would protect the state’s water system as climate change intensifies severe droughts and deluges. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026 As the name implies, a climate-resilient garden can handle droughts, deluges, and other weather extremes without lasting damage. — Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025 And the Keys are not looking like an outdoor paradise, except for ducks, given its even odds for afternoon deluges, according to the weather service. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025 Local police officer Imtiaz Khan, who narrowly escaped the deluges, said floodwaters carrying hundreds of boulders struck and flattened homes within minutes. — Muhammad Sajjad, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025 Steubing said floodplain managers need more dynamic tools that depict different flooding scenarios — like fast-falling deluges that blanket small areas, and less rapid but persistent storms that last days. — Evan Bush, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deluges
  1. floods
  2. rains
  3. torrents
  4. storms
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  • At least 165 people have been killed, and hundreds more are missing after catastrophic floods swept through towns and valleys along the border between Nepal and China's Tibet region.
    — Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • And in other spots in Florida, like the Keys and Tampa Bay, residents are choosing to elevate their existing homes several feet to keep them safe from floods.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of floods
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  • Research shows that extreme weather events, including heat waves, rains and melting glaciers, have become more frequent.
    — Matteo Moschella, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This wildfire season was supercharged by heavy rains in January that spurred vegetation growth, which became kindling when the summer heat arrived.
    — Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of rains
Noun
  • The rocks and melted water suddenly swelled the rivers in the valleys below, causing torrents of water that swept buildings, bridges and earth downstream in Tibet and Nepal.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Footage shows torrents of mud and debris sweeping through settlements and carrying buildings and vehicles with them.
    — Milad Haghani, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of torrents
Noun
  • Barnard said studies have shown that Pacific storms generate about 30% more wave energy during an El Niño year compared to a year without the climate cycle.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The storms are unlikely to reach the Kansas City forecast area, though there is a 10% to 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Deluges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deluges. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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