as in landslide
a large mass of wet earth descending from a high place
In the spring and early summer this area is prone to flooding and mudslides.
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Recent Examples of mudslide
Several places saw rainfall totals of 15 or more inches over five days, which led to flash flooding and mudslides.
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
In July 2024, a deadly mudslide caused by heavy rain claimed the lives of 229 people in southern Ethiopia.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
In July 2024, a deadly mudslide caused by heavy rain claimed the lives of 229 people in southern Ethiopia.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Indonesia's Grasberg Mine also had a fatal mudslide in September, which led to a 35% reduction in 2026 production forecasts with operations projected to return to normal by 2027.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
In July 2024, a deadly mudslide caused by heavy rain claimed the lives of 229 people in southern Ethiopia.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
In July 2024, a deadly mudslide caused by heavy rain claimed the lives of 229 people in southern Ethiopia.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Indonesia's Grasberg Mine also had a fatal mudslide in September, which led to a 35% reduction in 2026 production forecasts with operations projected to return to normal by 2027.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mudslide
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Mike Minogue has won the Republican endorsement for Massachusetts Governor in a landslide victory, taking in a whopping 70% of the votes.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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With most municipalities at or exceeding flood levels, here is where things stood as of week’s end and what was being affected by the high water.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Keep reading for more information on where to park in Miami in the event of a flood threat such as a hurricane.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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After the usual avalanche of draft-week nonsense, and enough misinformation to fog up half the league, the noise gives way to the decisions.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Mudslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mudslide. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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