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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
Or of Russian-Kazakh mountaineer Anatoly Boukreev, who went back out into the blizzard to rescue three climbers.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Read was accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police officer John O’Keefe, by hitting him with her Lexus during a blizzard in 2022.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
New York City has finally thawed from its first true blizzard since 2016, and my mind is already on the fact that the first day of spring is just over a week away.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Set against the 1977 Buffalo blizzard that ravaged Western New York, Record Lows centers on the Pond family, who live in the town of Oneira.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Read was accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police officer John O’Keefe, by hitting him with her Lexus during a blizzard in 2022.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
New York City has finally thawed from its first true blizzard since 2016, and my mind is already on the fact that the first day of spring is just over a week away.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Set against the 1977 Buffalo blizzard that ravaged Western New York, Record Lows centers on the Pond family, who live in the town of Oneira.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blizzard
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Forecasters warned that a thunderstorm could bring wind gusts of between 40 and 50 mph, National Weather Service Senior Meteorologist Chuck Caracozza said.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
21 June 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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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The area, a working-class and largely white part of Greater Manchester, is a top target for Farage’s party, but Burnham sought to turn back the tide, relying on his unique appeal as the region’s popular mayor.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Burnham’s resounding victory gives Labor new hope of stopping the Reform tide.—
Kwiyeon Ha,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Tropical storm watches or warnings could be required on June 16 for portions of the Gulf Coast, the hurricane center said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The emergency oil released since the war with Iran start will have to get replaced over time – but that replacement will not happen in time for the height of hurricane season.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Williams called Valkyries fans bullies in an Instagram Live stream earlier this week, and by Friday night, Chase Center had the receipts.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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With a steady stream of tiny bubbles, aromas of strawberry, marzipan, and honeysuckle set the scene for brilliant effervescence and peach, pomegranate, and lavender flavors with a closing note of brioche.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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But both invasions were struck by massive typhoons.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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The archipelago is also lashed by about 20 typhoons and tropical storms each year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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But the Royals produced an avalanche of offense, with every starter getting into the act.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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During a 1986 return trip from India, John Paul’s plane was forced to land in Naples because of a snowstorm in Rome.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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He was found injured in front of a Canton home in early hours January 29, 2022 during a snowstorm and was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The alleged gunman had been spotted all over the continent in the last few months of his life, according to a flood of reports fielded by the Warren Commission.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
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“Blizzard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blizzard. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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