as in flood
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 torrent
The dam was in the process of being turned over to area residents when the failure occurred, releasing a torrent that also overtopped the downstream Sanford Dam and flooded the city of Midland.
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ABC News, 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
The message was met with a torrent of enthusiasm for the Indigo Girls carrying on.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
The images ignited a torrent of confusion and outrage at Bahraini authorities and calls for an investigation.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 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
The message was met with a torrent of enthusiasm for the Indigo Girls carrying on.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
The images ignited a torrent of confusion and outrage at Bahraini authorities and calls for an investigation.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for torrent
flood
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With most municipalities at or exceeding flood levels, here is where things stood as of week’s end and what was being affected by the high water.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Keep reading for more information on where to park in Miami in the event of a flood threat such as a hurricane.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Torrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torrent. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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