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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
People wait in line for the opening of a NYC Trader Joe's grocery store on February 22, 2026 ahead of a blizzard.
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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
Floods, droughts, deep freezes, and blizzards!
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
At the end of the day, this means that an infantry squad can simply swap magazines and suddenly be able to lay down a lead blizzard against incoming drones.
—David Szondy
april 19, New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
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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
Floods, droughts, deep freezes, and blizzards!
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
At the end of the day, this means that an infantry squad can simply swap magazines and suddenly be able to lay down a lead blizzard against incoming drones.
—David Szondy
april 19, New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blizzard
Noun
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The metro area and areas north of that line may only see general thunderstorm activity, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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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,
10 May 2026
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Francis was able to turn the tide for a few moments, using the baseball bat to his advantage.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Denistangneyjr | Istock | Getty Images Whether any of that is enough to help Collins resist the tide, however, remains to be seen.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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The scientists say that, yes, El Niño can and does suppress hurricanes.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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That’s hurricane season in this part of the world.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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River, stream, lake, ocean, or pond–Southerners know that sometimes the best balm for a fraught mind or stressful season is a quick trip to the nearest body of water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Soon, a steady stream of vacationers will be heading to Georgia’s beautiful beaches for some fun and relaxation.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
16 May 2026
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Shooting on location meant dealing with typhoons, scorpions and snakes, and working with kids meant shorter work days.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Authorities have found the body of one of the six missing crew members from a cargo ship that overturned near the Northern Mariana Islands during a typhoon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 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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His father’s funeral visitation was held during a snowstorm on February weeknight.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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Rose petals thrown into the air slightly obstructed the view of her adoring fans like a beautiful red snowstorm.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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In addition to deterring unwanted visitors or critters, these flood lights have also become popular among pet owners for another purpose.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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The easing of export regulations came just as Argentina’s beef production dropped by more than 10 percent due to floods and droughts, according to CICCRA, the nonprofit organization that represents Argentina’s beef producers.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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“Blizzard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blizzard. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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