deluge
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6.8
- noun
- /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/
:
aluvión
- We are in the deluge of a mass awakening; things are going to change fast.
- a deluge of data
So as you can imagine, Ruben is set to change the face of astronomy forever, at least if we're prepared for that deluge of data.
- So as you can imagine, Ruben is set to change the face of astronomy forever, at least if we're prepared for that deluge of data.
- I can't believe how hot you are that we haven't received just a deluge of applications of suitors chomping at the bit.
Examples
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So when you see this deluge of novices wanting to learn about the stock market, we saw exactly the same thing duringthe.com bubble.
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There is a multitude of choices and a deluge of interruptions for students and parents.
Blog text (2) -
So this project will produce like a deluge of data every night.
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There is such a constant deluge of new tools that people feel they should be using.
Blog text (33) -
But that deluge of information has raised the issue of how to compare practices and performance across firms.
Academic text (2001) -
The deluge of applicants responding to the newspaper ad included a number of solid citizens.
Fiction book (2002) -
We have been the victims of a continual deluge of completely inaccurate reporting about the condition of the water in this community.
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Currently, we have a deluge of data concerning graduate recruiting, admissions, and enrollment.
Academic text (2006) -
The Kindle has seen a deluge of $1 books from indie authors.
Blog text (28) -
After the announcement, we were met with a deluge of responses from the community, expressing their concerns.
Synonyms
132
4.2
A sudden big rise in amount or number
75
2.4
A very large number of things that arrive suddenly
59
4.1
A large number of people or things arriving at a place
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5.1
A sudden large number of messages or requests that arrive at once
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6.8
A large fast stream of questions, messages or criticism sent to someone
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4.4
A large sudden flow of words or feelings from someone
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7.9
A sudden large flow of questions or complaints
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7.2
A very large number of things that arrive at the same time
A sudden large flow of feelings or help from many people
A large number of complaints arriving at the same time
A large number of people who arrive at one place quickly
Compounds
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Etymology
Deluge comes from the Latin de- 'down' and luere 'to wash', giving the picture of things being 'washed' over you, so it now also means a very large amount of something that arrives at once. That's why a deluge can describe many messages, orders, or complaints coming together.