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as in thunderstorms
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 tides
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 blizzards
But conventional solar and wind installations are no match for temperatures that plummet below –40 degrees Celsius, winds of up to 300 kilometers per hour (kmh) and ferocious blizzards.
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You Xiaoying, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2025
Dairy Queen has brought back 85-cent blizzards, at least for a limited time.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 13 June 2025
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wave of recent winter weather alerts across the country, with some areas facing whiteout conditions during blizzards and power outages.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
In the Midwest, ground blizzards develop with little or no new snowfall.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
Chicago’s 10 largest blizzards come with deep drifts of uniquely Chicago stories.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
You Xiaoying, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2025
Dairy Queen has brought back 85-cent blizzards, at least for a limited time.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 13 June 2025
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wave of recent winter weather alerts across the country, with some areas facing whiteout conditions during blizzards and power outages.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
In the Midwest, ground blizzards develop with little or no new snowfall.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
Chicago’s 10 largest blizzards come with deep drifts of uniquely Chicago stories.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blizzards
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According to the South Florida Water Management District’s weekly tidal forecast, the tides at Virginia Key and Port Everglades are expected to cross the moderate flooding threshold Monday through Thursday.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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This map accounts for tides, but not waves and not flooding caused by rainfall.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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East Pacific hurricanes Hilary and Irwin experienced this version of the Fujiwhara effect in 2017.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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The country is also battered by about 20 typhoons and storms each year.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Hong Kong typically experiences about six typhoons annually, but Ragasa marks the ninth typhoon so far this year, according to the City University of Hong Kong.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Frozen lakes pose danger, officials say Frozen or iced-over lakes can be very dangerous, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) said after the region's recent snowstorms and freezing temperatures.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Sep. 2025
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However, similar alerts could be issued in the coming weeks and months as weather trends cooler and more snowstorms form.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The organization focuses on the big disasters that often grip the headlines, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes – but also offers information about preparing for winter storms, tsunamis, tornados, lightning, hail and extreme heat.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blizzards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blizzards. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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