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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
Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In the summer months, turquoise pools bloom on the glacier’s surface and the boom of far-off avalanches thunders across the white wilderness.
—Chloe Berge, Outside Online, 17 June 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 storm system that caused severe flooding, tornadoes, avalanches, and mudslides in Southern California late Thursday — prompting evacuations and rescues from Santa Barbara County to Orange County — is now moving through Texas.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In the summer months, turquoise pools bloom on the glacier’s surface and the boom of far-off avalanches thunders across the white wilderness.
—Chloe Berge, Outside Online, 17 June 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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But the race ended in a landslide: Media outlets called the race for Grijalva within minutes of early returns.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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In 2022, nearly 68% of voters approved the Environmental Bond Act — a landslide vote demanding investments in clean water, climate resilience, and environmental protection.—
Laura Shindell,
New York Daily News,
20 July 2025
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The following year, many non-certified staff were given a temporary $3.50 an hour pay bump using an influx of funding the district received amid the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Organizations like Helping Veterans and Families in downtown Indianapolis have benefited from more funding and an influx of specialized housing vouchers that help veterans pay rent.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The Northern Territory has previously experienced cases of falling trees causing death, per the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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National Ice Cream Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of July, which falls on July 20 this year.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Indonesia’s Other Headache: Long before Trump wielded tariffs as a weapon to punish Indonesia, the country was fighting back a flood of cheap Chinese goods.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Court officials plan to open an overflow room, where the proceedings will be livestreamed.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
24 July 2025
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Seating in the courtroom is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and the hearing will be streamed in an overflow room in the courthouse, the court said.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
22 July 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. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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Month-to-month sales decreased by a whopping 8% in the Northeast, followed by a 4% decrease in the Midwest and a 2.2% slide in the South.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Sharp is clearly proud, in this act, of his ability to pull off the trick of the show: memorize these 2,000 slides and deliver them at speed.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 July 2025
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The fire-scarred hillsides couldn’t withstand the deluge.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Two women drowned in Plainfield during Monday's deluge, and on Wednesday, a man was killed and more than a dozen were injured when lightning struck an archery event in Jackson Township.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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“Avalanche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avalanche. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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