flood
noun
a great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged.
have flooded
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present perfectof flood.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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Since her death, emotional tributes from celebrities, politicians, and countless fans have flooded social media.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Millions of similar texts have flooded American cellphones in recent months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Dramatic videos of members of the Namaygoosisagagun First Nation in Ontario fleeing their homes by boat have flooded the internet because the images are truly apocalyptic.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Altadena residents have flooded the inboxes and voicemails of state and local lawmakers, hoping the bill passes its first hurdle Wednesday when it’s up for a vote by two committees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
“More and more members of Faith and Honor have flooded into town. The opening of the Manor is only two days away, and everyone knows that’s why they’re here: to start some drama.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
