DELUGED Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in flooded

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verb

past tense of deluge

as in engulfed

to cover with a flood deluged with requests for help

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In some cases, communities that endured flooding on Wednesday are being deluged once again. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 16 July 2026 The areas most at risk of dangerous flash flooding Wednesday are nearly identical to the ones that were deluged on Tuesday, including parts of the western Hill Country, the Edwards Plateau and the Rio Grande Valley near the US-Mexico border. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 For years we’ve been deluged with stories about the Social Security system’s going broke in the early 2030s. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Following the revelation, social media was deluged by comments from AMD consumers decrying the move. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026 In 2022, Hurricane Ian deluged the retirement community, leaving 523 residential units uninhabitable. — Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026 Johnson said the discussion ranged from serious matters like the federal immigration raids that have deluged the city in recent months to their differences on Chicago baseball. — Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 The decedent lived in a dilapidated house, but in a respectable neighborhood, and I was therefore deluged with credit card offers addressed to the late debtor, a long-time devoted heroin addict. — George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2026 Hadi’s phone was deluged with requests from people who had fled Tehran or from friends based abroad, asking him to help out their relatives. — Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026

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Such tensions, compounded by a flooded market, have led many hemp farmers to quit.

— Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026
Beyond the wildfires, throughout the trip, her counselor pointed out flooded rivers in Canada because of extreme heat melting snow runoff.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 26 July 2026

Definition of flooded

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The resulting, room-sized artwork engulfed visitors in a swirling fantasia featuring bouncing balls, morphing nets and slow-motion action shots of Messi.

— Chloe Veltman, NPR, 29 July 2026
Between July and August 2003, Western Europe was engulfed by its hottest summer since meteorological records began in 1540.

— Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of engulfed

Adjective

Rather than chase influencers, whose rates have climbed into four and five figures per post amid a saturated market, Poppy & Pout is now investing in community events at retailers like Pigment in San Diego.

— Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
This painstakingly restored 4K version looks and sounds gorgeous; cinematographer Dante Spinotti’s work glows with saturated vibrancy, and Michel Rubini and the Reds’ score vibrates on a spooky synth frequency.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026

Definition of saturated

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Vivas, speaking to Cadena SER, said arrivals from across Morocco have overwhelmed the city’s social services and security apparatuses over the past few days, with more than 300 people per day.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 31 July 2026
Meanwhile, Nathan is overwhelmed by the effort to reconcile his responsibilities as a father with his duties as a bosun and the expectations almost certainly put on him by the whole reality TV part of his life.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026

Definition of overwhelmed

Adjective

Where the house’s beloved Valaya leans crisp and fresh, Athénaïs feels more sun-drenched and soft, summery getaways.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026
Warm and lived in, its heritage shines through the terracotta walls, antique wooden bureaus, and sun-drenched reading nooks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Definition of drenched

Adjective

Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

Definition of soaked

Adjective

The sheer shimmering silver fabric was dripping in tiny sequins and featured a diamond sequin lattice embellishment.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 July 2026
Take a monthly walk around the house with TVs and music to actively listen for a toilet running or faucet dripping.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 July 2026

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