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deluge

deluge

8 6.8
A very large amount of something that arrives at once
  • 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.

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Examples

  • So when you see this deluge of novices wanting to learn about the stock market, we saw exactly the same thing duringthe.com bubble.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    FrackNation (2013)

  • 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

surge
vsdeluge
132 4.2

A sudden big rise in amount or number

is similar but focuses more on volume than sudden strength
flood
vsdeluge
75 2.4

A very large number of things that arrive suddenly

is similar but often used more broadly and less literally
influx
vsdeluge
59 4.1

A large number of people or things arriving at a place

is focused on overwhelming amount rather than the entry process
avalanche
vsdeluge
36 5.1

A sudden large number of messages or requests that arrive at once

is comparable but does not suggest a collapsing or piled movement
barrage
vsdeluge
35 6.8

A large fast stream of questions, messages or criticism sent to someone

is more general and not limited to directed comment streams
torrent
vsdeluge
17 4.4

A large sudden flow of words or feelings from someone

is similar but emphasizes sheer quantity rather than physical force
onslaught
vsdeluge
12 7.9

A sudden large flow of questions or complaints

is less aggressive and more neutral about what arrives
inundation
vsdeluge
1 7.2

A very large number of things that arrive at the same time

is the more common, everyday term for the same overwhelming arrival
outpour
vsdeluge
5.7

A sudden large flow of feelings or help from many people

is broader, applying to any large amount arriving at once
flood of complaints
vsdeluge
3.8

A large number of complaints arriving at the same time

is broader and applies to many types of items, not only complaints
flood of visitors
vsdeluge
2.9

A large number of people who arrive at one place quickly

is more general, covering arrivals of things or people alike

Compounds

Noachian deluge
  • Literature
9.9

A great flood in the Bible during Noah's time

How Much

deluge
8 6.8
flood
75 2.4
smattering
14 7.5

Surface Forms

deluge singular
deluges plural

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.