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
In reality, though, a landslide along the lines of 2018 was never truly in the cards for Democrats — the redistricting wars in Texas and California virtually made sure of that.
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Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The army seized power on Feb. 1, 2021, claiming the 2020 election -- won in a landslide by Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy -- was illegitimate because of large-scale voter registration irregularities.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Dec. 2025
In his first year of eligibility, Brett was a landslide choice for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
More than 200 millimeters of rainfall struck Luzon, the Philippines' largest and most populated island, bringing widespread incidents of severe flooding and landslides, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The army seized power on Feb. 1, 2021, claiming the 2020 election -- won in a landslide by Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy -- was illegitimate because of large-scale voter registration irregularities.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Dec. 2025
In his first year of eligibility, Brett was a landslide choice for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
More than 200 millimeters of rainfall struck Luzon, the Philippines' largest and most populated island, bringing widespread incidents of severe flooding and landslides, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Landslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landslide. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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