deluge
noun
a great flood of water; inundation; flood.
have deluged
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present perfectof deluge.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Despite the storms that have deluged California this winter, the state remains dogged by drought.
From New York Times ● Feb. 27, 2023
Across Henan, rains have deluged 1,678 larger scale farms, killing more than a million animals.
From Reuters ● Jul. 26, 2021
Howell said her constituents have deluged her with criticism of Dragas since last summer, saying she failed as a board leader.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 16, 2013
Suburban Chicago residents have deluged the railroad and regulatory agencies with complaints about increased freight traffic causing delays and threatening safety at railroad crossings.
From Chicago Tribune ● Feb. 13, 2012
"That's jest like you, Rose Mary, a-welcoming a whole passel of pesters that have deluged down on you at one time," said Uncle Tucker with a dubiously appreciative smile at Rose Mary's hospitable enthusiasm.
From Rose of Old Harpeth by Maria Thompson Daviess
