Synonyms for Spate (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 ((often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent):
batch, deal, flock, heap, lot, mass, mess, mint, peck, pile, plenty, pot, raft, sight, slew, stack, wad, hatful, mickle, muckle, good deal, great deal, quite a little, tidy sum, whole lot, whole slew
WordNet sense 2 (a sudden forceful flow):
surge, upsurge, rush
WordNet sense 3 (the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow):
freshet
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