as in floods
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 landslides
Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Several new candidates on Mecklenburg County ballots unseated incumbents this week, with two state lawmaker candidates defeating their opponents in landslides.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Since 2021, landslides have forced a shutdown of rail service through the city multiple times.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 9 Mar. 2025
Avalanches and landslides are common in the Himalayas, especially during winter.
—Kathleen Magramo and Esha Mitra, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
Authorities said 847 people sought refuge in emergency shelters and 54 were evacuated due to the risk of flooding or landslides.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Sheri Hastings' property sits on a slow-moving disaster; a complex of landslides in the Portuguese Bend area of Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
—Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
Forecasters expect the heaviest rain to fall Thursday and Friday in Southern California, where thousands of acres of land burned in a series of deadly wildfires last month is vulnerable to landslides and debris runoff.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Several new candidates on Mecklenburg County ballots unseated incumbents this week, with two state lawmaker candidates defeating their opponents in landslides.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Since 2021, landslides have forced a shutdown of rail service through the city multiple times.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 9 Mar. 2025
Avalanches and landslides are common in the Himalayas, especially during winter.
—Kathleen Magramo and Esha Mitra, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
Authorities said 847 people sought refuge in emergency shelters and 54 were evacuated due to the risk of flooding or landslides.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Sheri Hastings' property sits on a slow-moving disaster; a complex of landslides in the Portuguese Bend area of Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
—Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
Forecasters expect the heaviest rain to fall Thursday and Friday in Southern California, where thousands of acres of land burned in a series of deadly wildfires last month is vulnerable to landslides and debris runoff.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landslides
floods
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The new Sky View panoramic roof—a single unbroken pane of glass running from the B-pillar all the way to the rear—floods the cabin with light and creates a sense of openness.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Landslides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landslides. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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