as in flood
a large mass of rock or earth descending from a high place
The heavy rains caused landslides in some areas.
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Recent Examples of landslide
With landslide victories in past recertification elections, no union official is worried about getting a majority of respondents to vote for the United Teachers of Dade, which has been a recertification requirement for years.
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Austin Horn
june 5, Miami Herald, 5 June 2026
Britain’s New Labour won a landslide victory in 1997 with the campaign song: Things Can Only Get Better.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Faye took office in April 2024 after winning a landslide election mostly built on Sonko’s popularity as an opposition firebrand.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 23 May 2026
Following a landslide victory against Freiburg, the players and their partners celebrated at a local nightclub with the heir apparent by their side.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 21 May 2026
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Austin Horn
june 5, Miami Herald, 5 June 2026
Britain’s New Labour won a landslide victory in 1997 with the campaign song: Things Can Only Get Better.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Faye took office in April 2024 after winning a landslide election mostly built on Sonko’s popularity as an opposition firebrand.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 23 May 2026
Following a landslide victory against Freiburg, the players and their partners celebrated at a local nightclub with the heir apparent by their side.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landslide
flood
Noun
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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The result is a relentless flood of advice that derives its authority not from expertise but from personal testimony, endlessly reinforcing the idea that your feelings are your most important parenting instrument.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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“Landslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landslide. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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