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
Multiple drones crossed into NATO member Finland, officials said on Sunday, the latest in a spate of uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) incidents hitting the alliance's eastern flank.
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Memory stocks — Shares of the companies that were Wall Street’s favorite play to start 2026 rebounded Friday after a spate of losses.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The success of the (ahem) more mature coaches flies in the face of the narrative following a spate of recent retirements.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The arson and assaults in four Nablus-area villages yesterday came a day after the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported simultaneous attacks in at least six communities overnight — the latest spate of violence in the occupied West Bank.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Memory stocks — Shares of the companies that were Wall Street’s favorite play to start 2026 rebounded Friday after a spate of losses.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The success of the (ahem) more mature coaches flies in the face of the narrative following a spate of recent retirements.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The arson and assaults in four Nablus-area villages yesterday came a day after the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported simultaneous attacks in at least six communities overnight — the latest spate of violence in the occupied West Bank.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spate
Noun
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During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Several highways connecting the capital to the provinces have been damaged by floods and landslides, forcing travelers to take long, circuitous routes to reach Kabul, Public Works Ministry spokesman Ashraf Haqshinas said Saturday.—
Abdul Qahar Afghan,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Combined, the marijuana loads had a street value of about $675,000 in the United States, and high-quality weed could be worth two to three times higher in Europe, according to the CBP.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The hospital’s closure has meant many workers are out of a job, patients are having to find other options for care, and nearby hospitals, including Rush Oak Park Hospital and Loretto Hospital, may face heavier patient loads.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Following a torrent of criticism, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would try to partially open the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the coming days.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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What followed was a torrent of money.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The film adds a slew of new voice actors to the mix, like Brie Larson as Rosalina (sounding, perhaps, a little too much like Taylor-Joy’s Peach) and Donald Glover as Yoshi, a chaotic and enjoyable addition to the gang.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Deli Boys will return with its second season to Hulu on May 28, which will also feature a slew of new recurring and guest stars.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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In Broadview, a few dozen gathered to commemorate the ritual outside alongside detainees.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hubbard broke out of six-way tie for the lead that included Tony Finau, among dozens of players hopeful of a win to get into the Masters next week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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KitKat is asking for the public's help after thieves made off with 12 tons of the company's chocolate — prompting the launch of a new tracking tool to help locate the missing shipment.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Industrial Revolution, supercharged by the Civil War, transformed Northeastern cities into denser and denser wooden tinderboxes filled with tons of humans more than capable of accidentally generating sparks.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Nearly three decades later, the credit card—along with a raft of other perks—accounted for $8 billion, or about 10%, of Delta’s revenue in 2025.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the News Chronicle, published seven months after the rescue, Cox said the raft was initially attacked by a stinging octopus, and that the lost man, severed by a shark, was finished off by a manta ray.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Apr. 2026
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And if a bunch of independent enthusiasts can uncover this much information with public tools, this fast, imagine what a properly coordinated and resourced regulatory effort could achieve.—
Nic Puckrin,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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There's a bunch of power lines down.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Spate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spate. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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