Synonyms for
Spate
Definition
a large number of similar things or events happening in quick succession
Synonyms & similar words
surge
gooddeal
mass
pot
quitealittle
mountain
lot
batch
freshet
plenty
flock
wad
deal
sight
mess
tidysum
hatful
stack
muckle
upsurge
peck
mint
rush
passel
raft
flood
deluge
influx
surge
stream
rush
avalanche
torrent
outburst
outflow
outpouring
cascade
explosion
wave
tide
onslaught
flare-up
burst
gush
flare
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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