torrent

noun

ˈtȯr-ənt How to pronounce torrent (audio)
Definition of torrentnext
as in flood
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms the dam broke, unleashing a torrent down the dry riverbed

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Recent Examples of torrent Following testimony from Meta staff who downloaded torrents, the order could expose a wider range of supervisors, managers, and executives whom staffers said greenlit the piracy. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026 The back-and-forth has spawned a torrent of hilarious memes, as well as an open invite from Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s Garage Beer brand to visit their spot anytime. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026 Videos posted on social media showed a torrent of water rushing through a street near the Las Vegas Strip, with a Ferris wheel and casinos in the background. — Jaimie Ding, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026 The torrent of money pouring out of the government, the central bank, and the private sector will make the AI bubble much bigger than any of its predecessors. — Ruchir Sharma, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for torrent
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flood
Noun
  • Rainfall may total 12 to 20 inches, causing inland flood concerns, as well.
    — Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Areas at highest risk of coastal flooding this week are Orange and San Diego counties, where the National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning that will last through Thursday afternoon.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of flood

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“Torrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torrent. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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