TORRENTS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

torrents

noun

plural of torrent

as in floods

a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms the dam broke, unleashing a torrent down the dry riverbed

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Recent Examples of torrents Lightning made the sky as bright as day, the thunder was a continuous crash, and torrents of rain poured down. — Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026 The silken charcoal bathrobes are a decadent touch, as are the welcome torrents of piping water that rain from monsoon showers and the wonderful organic soaps. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Heavy rainfall in the area caused torrents and increased the risk of landslides, making rescue operations more difficult, state media said. — ABC News, 17 May 2026 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. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 2 July 2026 Spring rains and winter snowmelt have swelled rivers and lakes, forcing torrents of water through Cheboygan County communities on its way to Lake Huron. — Sarah Brumfield, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Spring rains and winter snowmelt have swelled rivers and lakes, forcing torrents of water through Cheboygan County communities on its way to Lake Huron. — CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 Excessive rain caused torrents of water to wash out homes, damage roads, and threaten to burst a dam, sparking an emergency evacuation of thousands in Oahu on March 20. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026 Even moderate rainfall can quickly transform these waterways into destructive torrents that overflow into nearby townships, including Friendswood and League City. — Dominic Boyer, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026

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floods

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In the past, it's been falsely linked with everything from hurricanes to floods, wildfires and alien abductions.

— Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Deadly floods are common in parts of Africa, which is among the regions most vulnerable to extreme weather events despite being responsible for a small fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026

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