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Antonyms for runoff
ˈrʌnˌɔf, -ˌɒfrunoff

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  1. overflow, runoff, overspillnoun

    the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity

    Synonyms:
    flood, outpouring, overflow, overspill

  2. runoffnoun

    a final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner

    Synonyms:
    overflow, overspill

How to use runoff in a sentence?

  1. Joe Sirard:

    The area is hilly along with canyons ... so the mud was created by the runoff ... and the debris flowing downhill.

  2. Mitt Romney:

    We didn't delay the leadership election two years ago when there was a runoff for actually two Republican senators in Georgia, so there's no reason to delay now.

  3. Will Kiley:

    A sitting senator spent $100 million attacking Herschel, and the best they could do was a runoff.

  4. Margaret Mohr:

    However, for every day it doesn’t rain or snow during our wettest months, we are drying out, a lot of uncertainty remains about the next two months and water managers are maintaining reservoirs to hold as much water supply as possible while also managing flood control requirements and preparing for spring runoff.

  5. Allison Yates:

    I always vote for the candidate who most aligns with my Christian faith. In this runoff especially, I'm voting for the candidates who are pro-life.

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