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luge
Plural
deluges
1
a sudden and heavy rainfall
- The deluge caused flash flooding throughout the city, overwhelming the drainage systems and submerging streets.
- Farmers welcomed the deluge after months of drought, as the heavy rain revitalized their parched fields.
- The outdoor event was abruptly canceled when a deluge drenched the area, sending attendees scrambling for cover.
- After the deluge, the river swelled to dangerous levels, prompting evacuations in low-lying areas.
- The weather forecast warned of an approaching deluge, urging residents to prepare for potential flooding and power outages.
2
the overflow of normally dry land by rising water
- The river burst its banks, causing a deluge across the valley.
- Entire villages were swept away by the deluge following the storm.
- The dam's collapse unleashed a catastrophic deluge.
- Rescue teams worked through the night to reach victims of the deluge.
- Satellite images showed the extent of the deluge across the floodplain.
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3
an overwhelming quantity of something, especially information, work, or emotion
- The company received a deluge of complaints after the product recall.
- He faced a deluge of emails upon returning from vacation.
- The announcement triggered a deluge of reactions on social media.
- Journalists were met with a deluge of conflicting reports.
- After the scandal, the politician struggled to manage the deluge of criticism.
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