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
Plans to reopen were underway last February when mudslides from heavy rain sent four feet of mud into the restaurant, requiring extensive repairs, cleanup and a full renovation.
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Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 12 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
Fires, earthquakes, mudslides, regressive taxes, and other natural disasters seem to be unmistakable hints from above.
—David Wolpe, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
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Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 12 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
Fires, earthquakes, mudslides, regressive taxes, and other natural disasters seem to be unmistakable hints from above.
—David Wolpe, The Atlantic, 9 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,
30 Mar. 2026
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The outcome was one few anticipated, with Gray Davis romping to victory in the Democratic primary, then winning the governorship in a landslide.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Several highways connecting the capital to the provinces have been damaged by floods and landslides, forcing travelers to take long, circuitous routes to reach Kabul, Public Works Ministry spokesman Ashraf Haqshinas said Saturday.—
Abdul Qahar Afghan,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the themes Common Sense Media highlights, the Trigger Warning Database's list also includes potentially triggering events or themes, like drugging, avalanches, poverty and more.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Mudslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mudslide. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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