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 storms are hit-or-miss, so some places will experience deluges while others stay dry. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 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
Noun
  • Even short periods of moderate rain on severe burn scars can unleash post-fire floods.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Lessons from Corpus Christi In Corpus Christi, recent floods have delayed the city's water emergency until 2028, buying leaders there some time.
    — Lexi Salazar, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of floods
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  • Bolsonaro's campaign had also requested an extension, citing heavy rains that shut polling stations in the south, a right-wing stronghold.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Bolsonaro's request was due to heavy rains in Brazil's south, where he is favored.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of rains
Noun
  • There was also a time when leadership halted, then resumed, downloading torrents sourced from Anna’s Archive, another staffer testified.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Few of her words survived the torrents of sound in which they were immersed; as with certain Grouper recordings, the lyrics emerged as texture more than syntax.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of torrents
Noun
  • There’s a 50% to 70% chance of showers and storms across northern Missouri Wednesday night.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • As the weekend gets closer, the NWS will have updated timing on when to expect storms.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Deluges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deluges. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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