Definition of Spate

a series or large amounts of

Examples of Spate in a sentence

A spate of new homes has popped up in the area due to a boom in population.  🔊

Since the New Year, a spate of attacks on schools has left the entire country concerned.  🔊

A recent spate of employee changes left the company with an entirely new staff.  🔊

We hoped that the fighting would end, but a spate of new battles suggest the war won’t be over soon.  🔊

Because a spate of scandals has plagued the White House, many are calling for the president to resign.  🔊

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