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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
Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
The Biden administration was an avalanche of mixed messages: the payment pause was going to end several times, before officials extended it at the last minute; the government was going to offer loan forgiveness, before courts struck it down and Biden tried (and failed) to deliver it another way.
—Preston Cooper, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 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
In arguing for the reforms three years ago, insurers said that the industry had become unprofitable due to an avalanche of frivolous lawsuits filed under a century-old Florida law.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
The Biden administration was an avalanche of mixed messages: the payment pause was going to end several times, before officials extended it at the last minute; the government was going to offer loan forgiveness, before courts struck it down and Biden tried (and failed) to deliver it another way.
—Preston Cooper, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 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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However, as the Republican leader, party members may be concerned that the negative poll numbers will reflect poorly and result in a Democratic landslide in the 2026 midterms.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Unofficial results later Saturday night showed the election was a landslide: 212 voted in favor; 6 opposed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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The Bulls also need an influx of defenders, regardless of position.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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From chunky sneakers to long tube socks, Generation Z has brought in an influx of new fashion trends.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Without employer pensions or consistent guidance, more of the retirement burden falls squarely on individuals.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Bonds fell too, with the 10-year yield rising 3 basis points to 6.38%, though further declines were limited by debt purchases by the monetary authority.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Flooding was reported in several states, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, and flood watches were issued Wednesday in all of them.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Similarly, floods might be due to a broken pipe, but are more often caused by storms, heavy rain, and spring meltwater.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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As the hearing began Wednesday, hundreds of people had signed up — and lined up — to testify, filling two overflow rooms and prompting the committee’s chair to cap testimony at four hours each for supporters and for opponents.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
1 May 2025
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Sister Aimee, with her modest demeanor and overflow crowds, was a newsworthy curiosity.—
Carolyn Kellogg,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2025
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The fictional British spy James Bond tends to leave Aston Martin sports cars a little worse for wear while saving the world, but the iconic cars can keep skidding into the U.S. under a new trade deal with the United Kingdom.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The water park is known for its body slides, and thrill seekers will want to splash down on Summit Plummet, one of the tallest and fastest free-fall body slides in the world.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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Ewers' agent spoke out after the quarterback's draft slide, and the 23-year-old is now breaking his silence.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
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Nashville’s scoring deluge was led by Sam Surridge, a striker who signed in the summer of 2023 after stints with several clubs including Premier League sides AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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But a deluge of people applying Ghibli’s style like an Instagram filter, without adding any genuine creative value, isn’t a collective effort to advance our visual culture.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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“Avalanche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avalanche. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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