flood
noun
a great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged.
are flooding
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present progressiveof flood.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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With July Fourth and America 250 events approaching, tourists are flooding into town to see the sights.
From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2026
The industry is also battling a rise in deepfakes - songs by fraudsters impersonating its artists - which are created by AI and are flooding platforms.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
Regardless, Shulman’s critics say Suno-generated songs are flooding music streaming platforms and diluting the royalty pool for those same artists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 28, 2026
Haney said it’s also timely in the aftermath of the Palisades and Eaton fires, since data show that investors are flooding the market for burned-out lots, replacing longtime locals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
I realize that tears are flooding my eyes, but I'm not crying.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
