Synonyms for
Spate
Definition
a large number of similar things or events happening in quick succession
Synonyms & similar words
lot
mint
plenty
pile
mountain
batch
upsurge
peck
freshet
raft
greatdeal
rush
pot
slew
hatful
muckle
deal
flock
gooddeal
mass
mickle
mess
sight
stack
tidysum
flood
deluge
influx
surge
stream
rush
avalanche
torrent
outburst
outflow
outpouring
cascade
explosion
wave
tide
onslaught
flare-up
burst
gush
flare
Example sentences
- There was a spate of car accidents on the highway this morning.
- We've had a spate of rainy days lately.
- There has been a spate of new restaurants opening up in town.
- The company experienced a spate of layoffs last year.
- The school had a spate of student illnesses last month.
Quotes
"A spate of new books and articles aim to help people navigate the new world of social media etiquette." - The Wall Street Journal
"A spate of shootings in the area has left residents feeling unsafe." - NBC News
"The spate of recent data breaches has many people worried about the security of their personal information." - Forbes