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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
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2026
The Wyoming fatality follows a deadly avalanche Friday in the mountains of northern Kittitas County, Washington, near Longs Pass, where four backcountry snowmobilers were caught.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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
What emerges from the snowy peaks will, like an avalanche, have a disproportionate impact on those below.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2026
The Wyoming fatality follows a deadly avalanche Friday in the mountains of northern Kittitas County, Washington, near Longs Pass, where four backcountry snowmobilers were caught.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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
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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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With some exciting guest designers, an influx of international talent, and some returning big names, there’s plenty in store this season.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2026
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The location on New York’s Lower East Side saw an influx of fans visiting to take photos on Monday.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 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
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Athletes and coaches from several national teams rushed to the finish line to check on Horn as the sled skidded to a stop.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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According to the law, exhibition driving is described as operating a vehicle close to a crowd and intentionally skidding, swerving while accelerating or causing the wheels to lose contact with the ground, among other actions.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
12 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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By feeding a stodgy institutional figure like Powell into the AI-meme deluge, the internet hijacks the Federal Reserve’s image and accelerates it past the point of professional control.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 Jan. 2026
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So how can job seekers stand out among the deluge of candidates?—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Avalanche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avalanche. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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