floodgate Sentence Examples
- The heavy rainfall opened the floodgates of the river, inundating the nearby towns.
- Once the scandal broke, a floodgate of accusations and allegations poured through the news outlets.
- The discovery of a hidden treasure trove opened the floodgates to a horde of fortune seekers.
- The government's austerity measures opened the floodgates to poverty and social unrest.
- The rapid technological advancements opened the floodgates to unprecedented possibilities.
- The launch of the new social media platform opened the floodgates to a deluge of misinformation.
- The release of the whistleblower's testimony opened the floodgates to a wave of investigations.
- The unexpected success of the crowdfunding campaign opened the floodgates to generous donations.
- The lifting of the COVID-19 lockdown opened the floodgates to economic recovery.
- The revelation of the company's shady practices opened the floodgates to lawsuits and public outrage.
floodgate Meaning
floodgate (n)
something that restrains a flood or outpouring
regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice
Synonyms & Antonyms of floodgate
FAQs About the word floodgate
something that restrains a flood or outpouring, regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice
sluice, lock, barrier, barricade, weir, barrage, bulwark, milldam, canal, gutter
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The heavy rainfall opened the floodgates of the river, inundating the nearby towns.
Once the scandal broke, a floodgate of accusations and allegations poured through the news outlets.
The discovery of a hidden treasure trove opened the floodgates to a horde of fortune seekers.
The government's austerity measures opened the floodgates to poverty and social unrest.
