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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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Senators have held on in elections amid their states' shifting political tides in the past, but usually their luck eventually runs out — as evidenced by the ouster of former Democratic Sens.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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The calm waters and dramatic high and low tides are perfect for beach lovers of all ages.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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The National Meteorological Service for Mexico issued a seasonal forecast at an April briefing that predicted 18 to 21 named storms, with nine to 11 hurricanes and four to five major hurricanes, according to Mexico News Daily.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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One of the most powerful El Niño events ever recorded could form in the coming months, according to new forecasts, raising concerns about global temperatures, hurricanes, drought conditions and other extremes this year.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Alaska is the fastest-warming US state and is no stranger to sudden major rainstorms and strong typhoons.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
17 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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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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What to do in an earthquake Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
Mark Price
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The need was even greater following snowstorms that disrupted power and water service to much of Houston.—
Kelly Yamanouchi,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Many of the landmarks along the Byway are only open during the warm season, and heavy snowstorms and ice make some sections impassable during winter.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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And Spanish voters are preoccupied with a housing crisis, debates over services for migrants, and the government’s handling of natural disasters, including floods in recent years that left hundreds of people dead.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Nearly half of American houses predate 1980, before today’s era of megafires, floods, and hurricanes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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“Blizzards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blizzards. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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