The rising waters forced the family to abandon their home.

Meaning: The increasing floodwaters compelled the family to leave their house.

Choice of Words: Rising means moving upwards or increasing in level or amount. Waters is the plural form of water, referring to a large body of liquid. Forced means to compel or make someone do something against their will. Abandon means to leave a place or thing completely.

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