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as in to blow away
to defeat by a large margin
the challenger snowed the incumbent under in a big upset
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as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
snowed under by the huge pile of paperwork
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Recent Examples of snow under
Stay dry from rain and snow under this thin Levi’s jacket that’s 40 percent off, or align your outerwear choices with the toppers celebs are trying this fall: trench coats.
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
Ilene Gowan’s body was found covered in snow under an overpass in Iowa in February.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
Peak after peak was blanketed in sparkling white snow under a sunny blue sky and puffy clouds.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2023
Ukraine’s armed forces published a photo purporting to show blood on snow under a military vehicle at one of the air bases.
—Jamey Keaten, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Dec. 2022
Snow is not likely to accumulate on the valley floor, but there is some chance of sticking snow under any stray strong showers.
—oregonlive, 23 Feb. 2022
The window of ideal weather for snowmaking would also reduce by 22%, meaning the resort would be making snow under less efficient conditions, which further drives up the cost.
—Brian P. McCullough, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2022
Not so much the snow under their snowboards, though.
—Pat Graham, courant.com, 5 Feb. 2022
There's nothing quite like the sight of brilliant red birds fluttering down to feeders or the snow under them on a winter evening.
—Val Cunningham Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 9 Mar. 2021
Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
Ilene Gowan’s body was found covered in snow under an overpass in Iowa in February.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
Peak after peak was blanketed in sparkling white snow under a sunny blue sky and puffy clouds.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2023
Ukraine’s armed forces published a photo purporting to show blood on snow under a military vehicle at one of the air bases.
—Jamey Keaten, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Dec. 2022
Snow is not likely to accumulate on the valley floor, but there is some chance of sticking snow under any stray strong showers.
—oregonlive, 23 Feb. 2022
The window of ideal weather for snowmaking would also reduce by 22%, meaning the resort would be making snow under less efficient conditions, which further drives up the cost.
—Brian P. McCullough, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2022
Not so much the snow under their snowboards, though.
—Pat Graham, courant.com, 5 Feb. 2022
There's nothing quite like the sight of brilliant red birds fluttering down to feeders or the snow under them on a winter evening.
—Val Cunningham Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 9 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snow under
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On Thursday night at Citi Field, the Dodgers might have provided the best example yet, blowing away the New York Mets with a 10-2 win in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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As a kid who grew up eating soft sugar cookies from the grocery store, I was blown away by the crisp texture.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
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The shelves above it have a display of intriguing objects that don’t overwhelm the room; the mirror reflects daylight, but not at eye level which could be distracting.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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This approach also allows businesses to adopt next-generation capabilities without overwhelming their existing infrastructure or processes as an organization, enticing your organization to continue with transformation along the way.Josh Ashby, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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To overcome this, build self-awareness and emotional intelligence internally first.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, the article notes this training will likely be easier for happy chasers because dogs who are angry or fearful bee-chasers have stronger emotions to overcome.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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On May 8, 2023, shortly before dawn, Jordanian fighter jets bombed Ramthan’s family house.Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Tim Lammers For example, the recent Warner Bros. Joker sequel—Joker: Folie à Deux—opened in theaters on October 4 but after bombing with moviegoers pivoted to PVOD 25 days later, on October 29.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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While many athletes would be devastated, Ellis saw it as an opportunity to pursue his original dream: a career in entertainment.Eric Andersson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The wrong conditions could devastate the largest ever seaborne invasion, while any delay risks German intelligence catching on.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Some family members choose to bury their heads in the sand and blame the victim rather than the offender.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Hunter, founder of Choose Democracy, an organization that provides resources to help Americans prepare for an undemocratic power grab, says his experience in activism has taught him that the solution isn’t to bury your head in the sand or jump to the worst-case scenario.Allie Volpe, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
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But as anyone who has mastered a meringue roulade will tell you: Patience pays off.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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This is a critical gap that must be closed to provide the next generation of diverse leaders with the resources, education and technical access needed to master this evolving tech.Robert Smith, CEO of Vista Equity Partners, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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Earlier in the fourth quarter, Purdy threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to George Kittle in the back left corner of the end zone to give the 49ers a 20-17 lead midway through the fourth quarter against the undermanned but gritty Bucs.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Quarterback Ava Flores threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Alynna Ortiz five plays later to make the score 7-6 after the Indians failed to convert the extra point.Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Snow under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snow%20under. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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