100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "flood"

Definition

The verb flood means to overflow or inundate with water or another substance, often causing damage or disruption. It can also refer to an overwhelming amount of something, such as emotions or information.

Synonyms

• Inundate
• Deluge
• Overflow
• Submerge
• Engulf
• Swamp
• Drench
• Saturate
• Overflow
• Flood out

Antonyms

• Drought
• Drain
• Evacuate
• Deplete
• Dry up
• Withdraw

Examples

1. The heavy rain caused the river to flood the nearby fields.
2. After the storm, the streets began to flood with water.
3. The basement will flood if we don’t fix the leak.
4. When the dam broke, it flooded the entire valley.
5. Emotions can flood over you when you least expect it.
6. The city plans to build barriers to prevent the river from flooding again.
7. She felt a rush of joy flooding through her as she opened the letter.
8. The tidal wave flooded the coastal towns, leaving destruction in its wake.
9. The news of the event caused a flood of responses on social media.
10. The firefighters worked hard to prevent the lake from flooding the roads.
11. Memories of her childhood flooded back when she visited her hometown.
12. The heavy snowfall caused rivers to flood in the spring.
13. His mind was flooded with thoughts after the meeting.
14. The sudden downpour flooded the outdoor market in minutes.
15. They had to evacuate the area when the river began to flood.
16. A flood of applicants came in for the job opening.
17. The irrigation system was designed to flood the fields efficiently.
18. When the ice melted, it caused the lake to flood the surrounding land.
19. The powerful storm flooded the town, leading to a state of emergency.
20. She felt a flood of relief wash over her when she heard the news.
21. The authorities warned residents about the risk of flooding.
22. The park was flooded with visitors during the summer festival.
23. His heart was flooded with gratitude for her help.
24. The flood of data from the experiment was overwhelming.
25. The riverbanks were unable to contain the flood after the heavy rains.
26. The child's laughter flooded the room with joy.
27. The flooding caused severe damage to homes and businesses.
28. She watched as the waves flooded the shore.
29. The community came together to help those affected by the flood.
30. The sudden influx of tourists flooded the small town.
31. It was hard to flood out the negative thoughts in her mind.
32. The garden was flooded after the unexpected rainstorm.
33. His heart would flood with love when he saw his family.
34. The basement flooded after the heavy rains overnight.
35. Information about the event flooded in from all directions.
36. They had to flood the area with resources to help the victims.
37. The flood of emotions made it difficult for him to speak.
38. The river is likely to flood again if the rain continues.
39. She felt a flood of anxiety before her presentation.
40. The city installed better drainage systems to prevent flooding.
41. The flood of memories made her nostalgic.
42. Water began to flood the streets after the storm.
43. The volunteers helped flood the shelters with supplies.
44. He could feel the sadness flooding over him as he read the letter.
45. The flood of light from the sunset was breathtaking.
46. The coastal regions often face the threat of flooding during hurricanes.
47. She tried to flood her mind with positive thoughts.
48. The river flooded its banks, threatening nearby homes.
49. The flood of traffic made it impossible to get to the event on time.
50. They were forced to flood the area with sandbags to hold back the water.
51. The news of the flood spread quickly through the community.
52. He felt a flood of inspiration while working on the project.
53. The heavy rains caused the lake to flood the park.
54. A flood of adrenaline rushed through her as she prepared to race.
55. The community had to come together to deal with the flood.
56. The river’s current was strong enough to flood the surrounding area.
57. After the announcement, a flood of questions arose.
58. The storm flooded the fields, causing crop damage.
59. She felt joy flooding her heart when she saw him.
60. The sudden flood of emotions took her by surprise.
61. The officials warned that the river could flood again soon.
62. The flood of criticism was difficult for the team to handle.
63. The city is prone to flooding during the rainy season.
64. His thoughts began to flood as he recalled the event.
65. The beach was flooded with tourists enjoying the sun.
66. They worked to flood the area with clean water after the disaster.
67. The flood of information was overwhelming for the students.
68. She tried to flood her mind with positive affirmations.
69. The riverbanks were eroded by the flood, changing the landscape.
70. The flood of creativity led to a successful art exhibit.
71. The city implemented new measures to prevent future flooding.
72. The storm caused the ocean to flood the coastal roads.
73. A flood of memories came rushing back during the reunion.
74. The downpour caused the streets to flood within minutes.
75. The flooding left many families displaced from their homes.
76. She felt a flood of hope when she saw the rescue teams arrive.
77. The lake can flood during the spring thaw.
78. The flood of emotions made it hard for her to concentrate.
79. The town experienced a flood of visitors during the festival.
80. A strong current can flood an area quickly after heavy rain.
81. The flood of new evidence changed the course of the investigation.
82. She had to flood her garden with water during the dry season.
83. The flooding caused extensive damage to infrastructure.
84. The joy she felt would often flood her senses unexpectedly.
85. The river could potentially flood if the rains continue.
86. A flood of enthusiasm spread through the crowd.
87. The flood of reports was difficult for the journalist to manage.
88. The streets were flooded with people celebrating the holiday.
89. The sudden rainstorm caused the river to flood dangerously.
90. The flood of support from the community was heartwarming.
91. Her heart would flood with happiness at the thought of her child.
92. He struggled to flood his mind with clarity amidst the chaos.
93. The heavy rains caused the local creek to flood its banks.
94. The flood of new technology has changed how we communicate.
95. They needed to flood the area with information to raise awareness.
96. The flooding made it impossible to navigate the roads safely.
97. His heart would flood with pride whenever he thought of his achievements.
98. The city took precautions to prevent a flood during the storm.
99. A flood of joy overcame her as she held the baby.
100. The anticipation would often flood him with excitement before events.