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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
Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
The former came with a boost from three home runs, the latter with help from an avalanche of walks.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2026
John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Apr. 2022
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
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Noun
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye set off a political avalanche by firing his popular prime minister, Ousmane Sonko.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
The former came with a boost from three home runs, the latter with help from an avalanche of walks.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2026
Verb
The hillsides along Summit Lake will avalanche.
—John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Apr. 2022
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
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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,
31 May 2026
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Faye took office in April 2024 after winning a landslide election mostly built on Sonko’s popularity as an opposition firebrand.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
23 May 2026
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The influx of private money has prompted concerns from some within the LAPD, and from experts who say similar contributions are being made to police departments around the country.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Patrick Lin, a resident who grew up in the neighborhood and owns three local restaurants, said the influx of visitors from around the world improved the neighborhood for everyone.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
29 May 2026
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Demuth led the field through four ballots, but after Lindell failed to advance to the fifth ballot, Qualls took the lead and the number of votes cast fell.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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In a recent interview with The Times of London, Niall Horan opened up about the death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, who died in 2024 at the age of 31 after falling three floors from a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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Moments later, as his father was wrapped in a silver and gold emergency thermal blanket before being placed on a stretcher, Oun wiped away a flood of tears – a release of more than a week’s worth of agonizing suspense.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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At one point, a flood swept in and cut off the roads back to Marrakesh.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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The overflow was stopped by closing a valve, and a bypass was set up to allow for repairs.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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It's expected to spill beyond the arena grounds, with overflow viewing available on the White House Ellipse and National Mall for around 85,000 spectators, who can view the fights on video boards.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
29 May 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 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,
1 June 2026
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For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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At the water’s edge, a boathouse doubles as a lakeside lounge — a place to dry off, pour a drink, and watch the lake traffic slide by.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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Westmoreland credited a deluge of emails from residents with the resolution’s introduction.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
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Once Platner is locked in as their nominee, however, everyone in the party predicts a deluge of negative ads from Republicans.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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“Avalanche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avalanche. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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