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as in landslide
a large mass especially of snow, ice, dirt, or rocks descending from a high place
Much of the mountainside was covered by the avalanche.
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as in influx
a sudden large amount of something that overwhelms
After the disaster, the town received an avalanche of letters and donations from supporters and well-wishers.
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as in to fall
to fall down in a large mass
The snow avalanched down the mountainside.
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Recent Examples of avalanche
Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025
Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2021
Many of these rocks have avalanched from the walls of steep mountains.
—Anchorage Daily News, 16 Nov. 2019
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Noun
The most recent fatality occurred last Friday in Washington state, when a snowmobiler was buried and killed in an avalanche near Harts Pass.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
And many of those paths, some of which are accessible from the Humphreys Peak trail, will avalanche every year.
—Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2021
Many of these rocks have avalanched from the walls of steep mountains.
—Anchorage Daily News, 16 Nov. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avalanche
Noun
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Their exit, along Forest Service roads, was blocked by landslides and dangerous debris piles.—
Peter Slevin,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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Carney won in a landslide, winning 85.9% of the vote.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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The company may lack the human resources to manage the influx, leading to widespread frustration and negative brand perception.—
Liam Dunne,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The influx of solar farms is causing a stir in Kingsville.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After this, oil production will fall, albeit slowly toward 2050, as decarbonization proceeds and more electric vehicles take to the roads.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Gas prices continued to fall throughout the nation on Tuesday, bringing financial relief to people in the country as consumer prices rise in other areas.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that ICE is expanding its capacity with assistance from the U.S. Defense Department, U.S. Marshals Service, and Bureau of Prisons to manage the overflow.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Sanders’s biggest event was in Warren, Mich., where an overflow crowd of 9,000 gathered to see him and United Autoworkers President Shawn Fain.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The snow under your feet may start to crack, slide, or sluff away.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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According to the warrant, the man’s room had a slide bolt lock on the outside of the door, WVIT reported.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Suffocate them with an ample deluge of water and stir to ensure complete cooling.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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As South Florida braces for spring-break fever, there are 110 restaurants, bars and food trucks in Broward and Palm Beach countries waiting to greet the touristy deluge with squeaky-clean kitchens.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Avalanche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avalanche. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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