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
The last two weeks have been devastating for Starmer, who led the party to a landslide victory less than two years ago.
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Jill Lawless, Fortune, 21 May 2026
Georgia Democrats are also looking to build off of November 2025 general election results that saw two challengers flip seats on the state's Public Service Commission with about 63% of the vote in landslide upsets.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 18 May 2026
Heavy rainfall in the area caused torrents and increased the risk of landslides, making rescue operations more difficult, state media said.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
After a surprise, landslide electoral defeat brought down longtime strongman Viktor Orbán last month, there’s a breath of new life in the Hungarian film industry.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 May 2026
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Jill Lawless, Fortune, 21 May 2026
Georgia Democrats are also looking to build off of November 2025 general election results that saw two challengers flip seats on the state's Public Service Commission with about 63% of the vote in landslide upsets.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 18 May 2026
Heavy rainfall in the area caused torrents and increased the risk of landslides, making rescue operations more difficult, state media said.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
After a surprise, landslide electoral defeat brought down longtime strongman Viktor Orbán last month, there’s a breath of new life in the Hungarian film industry.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landslide
flood
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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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