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
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.
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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
Within minutes, an unforeseen blizzard unleashed what would become the worst storm ever recorded in the Pyrenees.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 15 May 2026
Nix and Drake Maye finally square off in a matchup that could have massive conference-seeding implications, and could feature a blizzard in Foxborough instead of a blizzard in Denver this time around.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
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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
Within minutes, an unforeseen blizzard unleashed what would become the worst storm ever recorded in the Pyrenees.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 15 May 2026
Nix and Drake Maye finally square off in a matchup that could have massive conference-seeding implications, and could feature a blizzard in Foxborough instead of a blizzard in Denver this time around.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blizzard
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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On July 2, 1776, Caesar Rodney rode his horse 80 miles through a thunderstorm to cast Delaware’s tie-breaking vote for independence from Great Britain.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Allied forces stormed the beach at Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, effectively turning the tide of World War II.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The importance of the weather D-day, secretly known as Operation Overlord, was timed based on several factors, including the weather, the tides and the moonlight.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Mother Nature conjured up five hurricanes last year, with four reaching major hurricane status on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.—
Meredith Garofalo,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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El Niño has significant effects on weather patterns beyond influencing hurricane formation.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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This systematic approach transforms referrals into a consistent stream of warm leads, reducing reliance on cold outreach and making business growth feel effortless.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Although gallium is present in the waste stream, its concentration is very low, at around 100 parts per million.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Heavy rains from a typhoon delayed the search until Wednesday, according to Takuya Nishikawa of the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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Jangmi made landfall in Wakayama prefecture at typhoon strength with 126 kph (78 mph) winds before moving inland and weakening significantly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 June 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2026
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The avalanche method focuses on mathematical efficiency – those with debt allocate every extra dollar to the balance with the highest interest rate while paying the minimums on the rest.—
Ali Besharat,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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In 2025, a March snowstorm resulted in the death of one of Jackie and Shadow’s three chicks.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
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Like the experience of trudging through a snowstorm with pink eye, and, days later, standing atop a mountain and using those same eyes to absorb the light of so many stars.—
Alexandra Oliva
June 1,
Literary Hub,
1 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,
7 June 2026
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The result is a relentless flood of advice that derives its authority not from expertise but from personal testimony, endlessly reinforcing the idea that your feelings are your most important parenting instrument.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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“Blizzard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blizzard. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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