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
Democrats went for Garcia by a landslide, but the debate about how the party should approach oversight in the second Trump term mostly happened behind closed doors.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
—Helena Wegner
july 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
When glaciers melt, sea levels rise, avalanches and landslides are more likely to occur, and long-term freshwater access is thrown into question.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 July 2025
Like millions of Gen Z, former British prime minister Rishi Sunak spent the last year on the job hunt, after voters ousted him from 10 Downing Street following a landslide electoral defeat for his party.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 July 2025
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
—Helena Wegner
july 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
When glaciers melt, sea levels rise, avalanches and landslides are more likely to occur, and long-term freshwater access is thrown into question.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 July 2025
Like millions of Gen Z, former British prime minister Rishi Sunak spent the last year on the job hunt, after voters ousted him from 10 Downing Street following a landslide electoral defeat for his party.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landslide
flood
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Earlier this month, Grok praised Adolf Hitler in comments about the Texas floods and spewed antisemitism.—
Chris Eudaily,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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“Landslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landslide. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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