1
as in thunderstorm
a severe storm with a large amount of falling snow
Their trip was delayed by a week because of a blizzard.
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as in tide
an overwhelming influx or flow of something
The star's off-the-cuff comments touched off a blizzard of criticism on social media.
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Recent Examples of blizzard
Invasive Callery pears, or Bradford pears, bloom in blizzards across Illinois neighborhoods, roadsides and forests every April.
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Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Eight climbers died on Mount Everest when they were caught in a blizzard while descending from the summit.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
People wait in line for the opening of a NYC Trader Joe's grocery store on February 22, 2026 ahead of a blizzard.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 1 May 2026
In March, much of that precipitation fell as snow, including in an enormous blizzard that brought 3 feet of snow to parts of Michigan.
—The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Eight climbers died on Mount Everest when they were caught in a blizzard while descending from the summit.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
People wait in line for the opening of a NYC Trader Joe's grocery store on February 22, 2026 ahead of a blizzard.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 1 May 2026
In March, much of that precipitation fell as snow, including in an enormous blizzard that brought 3 feet of snow to parts of Michigan.
—The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blizzard
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Instability, such as a moist, warm environment that provides the ingredients for a thunderstorm, and wind shear.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2026
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Their sacrifice helped turn the tide of World War II and led to the defeat of Nazi Germany less than a year later.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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After a handful of seasons that were dominated by simple, somewhat austere quiet luxury and stealth wealth, the tide is shifting toward a more colorful—and simply more joyful—way of dressing.—
Rosana Lai,
Glamour,
22 May 2026
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In Florida, hurricane risk extends annually from late spring to mid-fall, says Ken Calligar, CEO of RSG 3-D, a company that makes a proprietary resilient panel building system for disaster resistance.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Atlanta and New Orleans played a classic game in 2006, in the Saints’ first game in New Orleans after the hurricane.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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Usually when an actor in a major role skedaddles a series in mid-stream — because of firings, feuds, contract fights, health crises or creative flameouts — the show finds a way to go on.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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That added to the explosive ending, which brought cheers from SpaceX employees watching the video stream from Texas.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Knowing that one is coming can enable forecasters to make accurate projections for seasonal temperature and precipitation, as well as hurricane and typhoon seasons worldwide.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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On 16 December 2021, typhoon Odette rang in a new chapter, wrecking the island and reducing much of the resort to rubble.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Instead, Francis countered and attempted an avalanche Down Payment.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Heavy snowstorms at the turn of the New Year, in February and in April kept the Sierra Nevada’s overall snowfall within five feet of its median snowfall-to-date this water year as of May, according to the Central Sierra Snow Lab.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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This week's snowstorm in Rocky Mountain National Park has put the Memorial Day Weekend target date of opening for Trail Ridge Road up in the air.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Since Ian, Orange County has deepened stormwater ponds in the area and repaired damaged pumps to improve flood storage and drainage before future storms.—
Greg Bennett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Bode's redemption journey takes a detour when a devastating flood hits Edgewater.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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“Blizzard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blizzard. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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