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
The city is urging the governor to sign into a law a bill that would expand California’s definition of emergencies to include landslides and events made worse by climate change.
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
State media later identified one of the dead as 60-year-old Luis Mario Pérez Coiterio, who was killed in landslides triggered by the storm.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
As landslides go, Starmer’s was loveless.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The debris flow landslides hurled chunks of railroad tracks, houses and hazardous material into the river.
—Rolando Arrieta, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Along the Parkway, thousands of trees fell, debris covered the road, facilities were damaged, and multiple landslides resulted in loss of road segments and weakened structural integrity.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
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
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
State media later identified one of the dead as 60-year-old Luis Mario Pérez Coiterio, who was killed in landslides triggered by the storm.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
As landslides go, Starmer’s was loveless.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The debris flow landslides hurled chunks of railroad tracks, houses and hazardous material into the river.
—Rolando Arrieta, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Along the Parkway, thousands of trees fell, debris covered the road, facilities were damaged, and multiple landslides resulted in loss of road segments and weakened structural integrity.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landslides
floods
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The organization focuses on the big disasters that often grip the headlines, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes – but also offers information about preparing for winter storms, tsunamis, tornados, lightning, hail and extreme heat.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Landslides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landslides. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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