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 slew
a considerable amount
an off-color remark that drew a spate of complaints from TV viewers
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Recent Examples of spate
Tariffs Both new vehicles and repair parts are set to become more expensive due to the recent spate of import tariffs, especially with regard to the large percentage of parts coming from China and steel from countries that include Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
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Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The Broncos declined to comment about the nature of the conversations between club officials and Denver Water, referring to a statement provided to The Post last week for a story about the team’s possible connection to a spate of property purchases near Burnham Yard.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 June 2025
The big screen has played host to a never-ending spate of troublesome man-eating sharks ever since Steven Spielberg's killer-fish spectacle.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 June 2025
The Wolf Fire joins a spate of brush fires that have broken out in the region, including in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 29 June 2025
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Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The Broncos declined to comment about the nature of the conversations between club officials and Denver Water, referring to a statement provided to The Post last week for a story about the team’s possible connection to a spate of property purchases near Burnham Yard.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 June 2025
The big screen has played host to a never-ending spate of troublesome man-eating sharks ever since Steven Spielberg's killer-fish spectacle.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 June 2025
The Wolf Fire joins a spate of brush fires that have broken out in the region, including in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spate
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
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Indonesia’s Other Headache: Long before Trump wielded tariffs as a weapon to punish Indonesia, the country was fighting back a flood of cheap Chinese goods.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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What followed was predictable: a slew of commentary, hot takes, and countless memes.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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With a slew of new boutique hotels popping up along cobblestone streets, let Plaza Colón-facing Alma San Juan be at the top of your list.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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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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As of the 2020 parole hearing, Drummond had more than two dozen disciplinary issues in prison, including possession of a deadly weapon, assault, refusing a drug test and gang activity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Aug. 2025
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According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, her throat had been slit and more than two dozen defensive wounds were found on her body.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Original price: $495 For a simple desk that provides storage and won’t take up a ton of space, this Canal three-drawer desk is a strong choice.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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While there wasn’t a ton of movement from the Blackhawks this offseason, the youngins on this roster make the team unpredictable going into the fall.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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The actress and former talk show host is among a raft of stars and high-profile figures who own property on Hawaii’s second largest island of Maui alongside the likes of Woody Harrelson, Jeff Bezos and Owen Wilson.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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There are just eight suites, each with its own private infinity pool, and one five-bedroom villa here, so there’s little risk of any wildlife spotting being ruined by a raft of Jeeps clustered together.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
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Devin Williams, who shouldn’t look back because a whole bunch of guys might be gaining on him.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
2 Aug. 2025
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From the first day of the month to the last, a bunch of titles are making way for the exit.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Wingstop's National Chicken Wing Day deal The chicken wing restaurant has a National Chicken Wing Day deal on July 29 – five free wings with a qualifying chicken purchase use code FREEWINGS (more details to come).—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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After months of tense negotiations, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have reached a trade deal that will set a 15% U.S. tariff on most goods imported from the 27 EU member states.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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“Spate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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