1
as in flood
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
a spate of words has been published on this controversial topic
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2
as in loads
a considerable amount
an off-color remark that drew a spate of complaints from TV viewers
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Recent Examples of spate
This, despite a spate of injuries and poor performance, even after another spend-heavy offseason.
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Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Local media also reported that the Ho Chi Minh City police investigation into a spate of pet thefts resulted in the arrest of nine people.
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Hau Dinh,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
South Africa's government has condemned a spate of attacks on foreigners sparked by a recent rise in anti-migrant sentiment from some groups.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
The trio also acknowledged how demoralizing and disheartening the recent spate of firings, and the lack of explanation for them, has been.
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Marlow Stern,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Local media also reported that the Ho Chi Minh City police investigation into a spate of pet thefts resulted in the arrest of nine people.
—
Hau Dinh,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
South Africa's government has condemned a spate of attacks on foreigners sparked by a recent rise in anti-migrant sentiment from some groups.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
The trio also acknowledged how demoralizing and disheartening the recent spate of firings, and the lack of explanation for them, has been.
—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spate
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
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Width, density and spacing in cross sections of the tree rings document floods, droughts and hurricane landfalls.
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Double bag any heavy trash bags or loads that contain a lot of wet food to prevent rips and leaks.
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Battery systems could support those loads alongside renewable generation or other power sources.
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One significant problem, however, is that red dwarfs spit out harmful torrents of radiation in fierce gusts of their stellar winds, which can strip away a planet's atmosphere.
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After Bores entered the race, super PACs tied to investors in ChatGPT maker OpenAI unleashed a torrent of spending aimed at torpedoing his campaign.
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The Supreme Court has released a slew of opinions to mark the end of its current term, and one of them could prove to be a landmark case for personal protections.
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What is clear is that Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Kelce have donated $26 million to a slew of charities across the nation just ahead of their nuptials and America’s 250th birthday.
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The city has opened two dozen splash pads and eight cooling shelters across the city.
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An early-stage plan for roughly 280 apartments, including affordable units, and more than a dozen retail shops was recently unveiled in documents filed with the city, which were obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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Each scoop lifted tons of earth and rock as engineers raced to complete one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in history.
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It is designed to place nearly a half-ton of payload mass into low-Earth orbit.
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Despite a raft of Western sanctions, Moscow remains among the world's top exporters of oil and natural gas.
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Despite a raft of Western sanctions, Moscow remains among the world’s top exporters of oil and natural gas.
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Merzouk took on the tough responsibility of coaching a bunch of rambunctious kids (including Alek) on the Eastside Kickers club in Cleveland Heights.
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And the hottest of the bunch, the green, is a fiery combination of both jalapeños and green habaneros.
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“Spate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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