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spates
The definition of a spate is an unexpected rush or outpowering.
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surges
A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.
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deluges
A great flood or rain.
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overflows
The spillage resultant from overflow; excess.
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torrents
(Internet, file sharing) A set of files obtainable through a peer-to-peer network, especially BitTorrent.
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inundations
(metaphorical) An overspreading of any kind; overflowing or superfluous abundance; a flood; a great influx; as, an inundation of tourists.
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floods
A large amount or number, especially when moving from one place to another:
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downpours
The definition of a downpour is a very hard rainfall.
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cataclysms
A devastating flood.
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Freshets Sentence Examples

  • The Mareb is dry for a great part of the year, but like the Takazze is subject to sudden freshets during the rains.

  • The Red river is at intervals subject to freshets.

  • The melting of the mountain snow-caps in the spring causes severe freshets, which in turn are followed by long seasons of drought at a time when water is most needed for agricultural purposes.

  • The Nogal sends down a turbulent stream during the freshets, while the Shebeli, notwithstanding the far greater extent of its basin, does not reach the sea.

  • In the Great Plains region and in the TransPecos Province the rivers have cut deep canyons, and the character of the longer rivers in their upper courses varies from mere rivulets late in summer to swift and powerful streams during spring freshets.

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