torrent

noun

ˈtȯr-ənt How to pronounce torrent (audio)
Definition of torrentnext
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 Dramatic footage shows a torrent of water hitting at the Nepal-China border. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Videos broadcast by regional news outlets and posted on social media show violent torrents of water surging through valleys and mountain passes, tearing down bridges and dams and sweeping away buildings. — Arshad R. Zargar, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Some hackers have also been trying to exploit the leaks by circulating malware disguised as GTA 6 demos or a torrent of the game. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 Total rainfall of nearly 3 feet was expected on the higher windward slopes, turning rivers into raging torrents and threatening mudslides. — Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for torrent
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  • Flood warning notices were sent to people's phones throughout Sunday morning, as rescue crews worked to clear a major highway connecting Kathmandu to one of the areas worst-hit by Wednesday's catasrophic floods.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Many of the tracks featured on the project are also declining, which is common after a blockbuster album floods the rankings with new hits.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Torrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torrent. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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