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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
Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
San Juan Mountain Guides rents skis, crampons, avalanche kits, and more from its shop on Main Street.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 Feb. 2022
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
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Noun
Ski patrollers are the ones who are there in the dark, while enduring early morning hours, hiking through feet of snow to prevent avalanches.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
San Juan Mountain Guides rents skis, crampons, avalanche kits, and more from its shop on Main Street.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
That a bunch of boys will insincerely avalanche into girls sports in order to gain some competitive advantage, to slake some hearty thirst for winning?
—Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 Feb. 2022
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avalanche
Noun
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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When polls closed, Maduro rushed to claim victory—a claim the opposition forcefully disputed, showing proof that González had won in a landslide.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Chief Budget Officer David Clodfelter, who helped Levine Cava manage a massive influx of federal COVID aid and then propose austerity measures when the money ran out, will take on an advisory role in the mayor’s administration.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Many of the visitors interviewed by The Denver Post lived near ski resorts and national parks due to seasonal influxes in tourists and labor needs.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The 1971 Vikings were the other team, and Minnesota wound up falling at home to Dallas in its initial playoff contest.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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In witness footage shared by the police, the paraglider is seen falling from the sky with a faulty parachute and spiraling quickly towards the waters below, before smashing into the ocean in front of horrified beachgoers.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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And while short styles dominated the flood of vintage hair looks at the 2026 Golden Globes, Sinners actor Hailee Steinfeld proved that long hair can pack just as much nostalgia.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, flood protection has dipped to a 70-year level, far below the 250-year level of protection envisioned in the project authorization, according to the news release.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Taken together, the deals suggest that Downtown Manhattan is no longer simply benefiting from overflow demand.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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The vote followed hours of public input that filled the overflow room at the Carnegie Town Hall.—
Vanessa Carlson Bender,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Stephen Curry had 27 points and a season-high 10 assists for his second double-double this season, and the Golden State Warriors beat the skidding Sacramento Kings 137-103 on Friday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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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 Jan. 2026
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The final slide of her carousel featured a video of her trying her hand at Muay Thai, a form of Thai boxing.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ice Castles in Silverton and Cripple Creek are a beloved stop for Coloradans and visitors to celebrate winter with slides, towers, tunnels and caverns.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Europe’s economic growth isn’t keeping pace with the deluge of foreign fashion, Lu added.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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Evidence of this fact is to be found in the daily deluge of mail that is flooding the Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Avalanche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avalanche. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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