as in flood
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
the nonstop torrential rains were threatening to produce an alluvion of biblical proportions
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Noun
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025 -
Earlier this month, Grok praised Adolf Hitler in comments about the Texas floods and spewed antisemitism.—
Chris Eudaily,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Much of the stock market's rise this year can be attributed to the torrent of capital spending from the companies known as hyperscalers, which is supposed to top $350 billion in 2025.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Flash floods are usually characterized by raging torrents after heavy rains.—
Andrew Ford,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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“Alluvion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alluvion. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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