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
The rain threatened flooding and mudslides, especially in areas with steep terrain.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 June 2025
The rainfall could produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, the hurricane center said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 July 2025
It is expected to bring heavy rainfall, life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in area of steep terrain.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Hurricane Erick Wind Tracker Map The National Hurricane Center predicted 8 to 12 inches of rain across Oaxaca and Guerrero, with maximum local totals up to 16 inches—creating high risks of severe flooding and mudslides in mountainous areas.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 June 2025
The rainfall could produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, the hurricane center said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 July 2025
It is expected to bring heavy rainfall, life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in area of steep terrain.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Hurricane Erick Wind Tracker Map The National Hurricane Center predicted 8 to 12 inches of rain across Oaxaca and Guerrero, with maximum local totals up to 16 inches—creating high risks of severe flooding and mudslides in mountainous areas.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mudslide
Noun
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Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
Helena Wegner
July 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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Like millions of Gen Z, former British prime minister Rishi Sunak spent the last year on the job hunt, after voters ousted him from 10 Downing Street following a landslide electoral defeat for his party.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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These funds are earmarked to directly aid flood relief and recovery efforts, providing essential support to families and communities grappling with the aftermath of the severe weather event.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Eight Camp Mystic structures fall within the most dangerous flood zone on FEMA maps, but that number jumps to 17 on maps from the First Street foundation — a nonprofit which takes current climate events into account and shares their models with the public.—
Bill Weir,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Geologists recorded an avalanche of searing gas clouds mixed with rocks and lava traveling up to 3 miles down the volcano's slopes during the eruption.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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“Mudslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mudslide. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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