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
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Please have several ways to receive severe weather alerts, including severe thunderstorm watches and warnings, which are likely later today.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Its backers anticipated the early vote would not break their way, but ballots cast on Election Day would turn the tide.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Ukraine’s use of cutting edge drone technology is turning the tide in the war with Russia.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
12 June 2026
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The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1, but no cyclones have formed in that basin yet this year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Storm shutters are a good idea if the potential for tornadoes, hurricanes, and flying debris exists.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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The trial vaccine was administered through a micro-fluid jet that delivers the immunization through the skin using a tiny, high-pressure stream of liquid and does not require a needle.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Some of my happiest childhood memories were spent with Grandma Joy at Blue Rock State Park, catching crawdads in the stream and exploring the woods together.—
Brad Ryan,
PEOPLE,
13 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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Initially, Nancy said a typhoon hampered efforts to search for Weston.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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If and when New York goes on a run, the Spurs need to be ready for what will likely feel close to an avalanche.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 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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Assemblyman Alex Bores is locked in a tight race ahead of the June 23 primary and may have benefitted from a flood of attack advertising sponsored by tech billionaires who don’t like his focus on regulating artificial intelligence.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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State workers from six departments were bestowed with California’s highest honor for public employees who have performed daring rescues in extreme conditions, including floods, wildfires and active shooter incidents.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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“Blizzard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blizzard. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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