spate
Plural
spates
1
a sudden overflow of a river
- The village was threatened by a spate that swept through the valley.
- Local authorities warned residents about the spate expected from the storm.
- The sudden spate damaged several bridges downstream.
- Farmers struggled to protect their crops during the spate.
- The spate turned the usually calm creek into a raging torrent.
Synonyms:
2
a rapid and forceful flow of something, such as water, events, or activities
- The region experienced a spate of heavy rainfall, leading to swollen rivers and localized flooding in low-lying areas.
- Following the announcement of the new product, there was a spate of orders flooding into the company's online store, overwhelming their fulfillment center.
- The political scandal triggered a spate of resignations and calls for accountability among government officials.
- After weeks of calm, the city suddenly faced a spate of violent crimes, prompting concerns about public safety.
- The construction project encountered a spate of delays due to adverse weather conditions and logistical challenges, pushing back the completion date.
3
an amount or number that is considered to be large
- There was a spate of complaints about the new policy.
- The newspaper reported a spate of accidents on the highway.
- The book was released to a spate of media coverage and interviews.
- The region experienced a spate of heavy rainfall last week.
- The company experienced a spate of positive reviews after the product launch.