spate

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as in slew
a considerable amount an off-color remark that drew a spate of complaints from TV viewers

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Recent Examples of spate Nvidia green: The spate of Qatar announcements follows the flurry of agreements with Saudi Arabi unveiled Tuesday, which included a big deal for Club name Nvidia’s AI chips. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 May 2025 Of course, the conversation swiftly moved to the looming shadow of President Donald Trump whose spate of tariffs has upended the global economy. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025 That has become apparent from a spate of reporting in the ten days since the New York Times published its 4,000-word exposé on President Trump’s cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial (WLF). Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 10 May 2025 Without help from the school, the state, and, as of January 20, the federal government, the search for answers about the mysterious spate of cancers at Roanoke College is nearing a standstill. Air Mail, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for spate
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Noun
  • The National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued a flood warning in several North Texas counties, including Tarrant County, beginning Monday evening through Tuesday morning, when 1 to 3 inches of rain is forecast.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2025
  • The tsunami wave from an anticipated earthquake off the West Coast reach 100 feet and permanently flood parts of the coast.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • It’s been a bumper seven days for law enforcement working on cyber and dark web investigations, who have accomplished a slew of takedowns, arrests and seizures across the world.
    Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
  • Microsoft is testing a slew of new generative AI features for Paint, its Snipping Tool, and Notepad.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • This newfound freedom could unlock a torrent of human potential: Innovation and creativity: With basic needs met, individuals would be free to pursue education, engage in creative endeavors, or launch entrepreneurial ventures that could benefit society in unforeseen ways.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • English-language creators have also puked out a torrent of AI musical erotica, but nothing that plays on a piece of cultural heritage that’s been memed to oblivion as much as A Midsummer Night’s Lewd Dream.
    Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • In 60 days, just one tentative trade deal with the U.K. has been made, despite promises that dozens would be reached.
    S.E. Cupp, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
  • But after constantly hearing dozens of other dogs barking, she’s grown frustrated and has been bouncing off the walls of the shelter.
    Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • After finishing third in the state and returning a ton of talent, though, the mindset has shifted.
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
  • DraftKings Sportsbook will have a ton of different ways to get in on the action during the NBA playoffs.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • The raft of fantasy shows that followed in the wake of Game Of Thrones has all but disappeared after a long string of disappointments and cancellations.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • Besides its famous black bear show, fun comes in the form of water blaster boats, a climbing tower and water raft ride.
    Stacey Zable, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • With most of their money tied up in three players who share more or less the same set of skills (albeit to varying degrees) and a bunch of flawed complimentary pieces, the Suns have arguably the least cohesive roster in the league.
    Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • The Panthers are likely to add a veteran to this bunch, but for now, Richardson seems to have a significant leg up.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • Legal teams for the U.S. and Qatari governments are now saying a deal for a $4 billion luxury jet to be used as Air Force One is not finalized, according to the The Washington Post.
    Alexx Altman-Devilbiss, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
  • The company also plans to acquire Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand Rhode in a deal worth up to $1 billion .
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 29 May 2025

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“Spate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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