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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
Invasive Callery pears, or Bradford pears, bloom in blizzards across Illinois neighborhoods, roadsides and forests every April.
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Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Floods, droughts, deep freezes, and blizzards!
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
For decades, Indian Point operated 24/7 and supplied roughly 2,000 megawatts of carbon-free electricity around the clock — through heat waves, blizzards, and everything in between.
—Nicole Malliotakis, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
February marked a brutal month across the country, with blizzards and blackouts.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
From a surprising heat wave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling over the East Coast, chaotic weather put more than half the nation's population in the path of extreme conditions Monday.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Before Groundhog Day 2011, Milwaukee's last blizzards were both in a single winter in December 2006 and February 2007.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Even on one of the worst blizzards New York had seen in a decade, the festival saw one of its busiest days, filled with those willing to make the trip to let off some steam.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Two blizzards headed in the direction of the state veered off.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Floods, droughts, deep freezes, and blizzards!
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
For decades, Indian Point operated 24/7 and supplied roughly 2,000 megawatts of carbon-free electricity around the clock — through heat waves, blizzards, and everything in between.
—Nicole Malliotakis, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
February marked a brutal month across the country, with blizzards and blackouts.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
From a surprising heat wave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling over the East Coast, chaotic weather put more than half the nation's population in the path of extreme conditions Monday.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Before Groundhog Day 2011, Milwaukee's last blizzards were both in a single winter in December 2006 and February 2007.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Even on one of the worst blizzards New York had seen in a decade, the festival saw one of its busiest days, filled with those willing to make the trip to let off some steam.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Two blizzards headed in the direction of the state veered off.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blizzards
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About 100,000 thunderstorms rumble across the United States each year, but just 10% intensify into a severe thunderstorm, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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The changing tides also come as the district faces affordability issues and access to healthcare, concerns both candidates raised in their stump speeches along with their homegrown roots.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Whatever the account, these are poems that have not simply endured time, but have mastered it, capturing it in their movements, their tides.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 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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Previous El Niño forecasts have been raising alarms globally because of the pattern's powerful influence over the world's weather, from worldwide heat to hurricanes, and a strong event could create ripple effects for months to come.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
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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The archipelago is also lashed by about 20 typhoons and tropical storms each year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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As a skin care ingredient, hyaluronic acid floods withered, thirsty skin with moisture, thereby smoothing the appearance of fine lines.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
10 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Heavy snowstorms at the turn of the New Year, in February and in April kept the Sierra Nevada’s overall snowfall within five feet of its median snowfall-to-date this water year as of May, according to the Central Sierra Snow Lab.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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After multiple surprise extensions and a few late season snowstorms, Colorado's long and difficult ski season has officially come to a close.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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“Blizzards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blizzards. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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