1
as in to blow away
to defeat by a large margin
the challenger snowed the incumbent under in a big upset
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2
as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
snowed under by the huge pile of paperwork
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snow under
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When this final collapse happens, shockwaves ripple out to the star's outer layers, which are blown away in a supernova explosion, taking with them the vast majority of the star's mass.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026 -
Zender and Furman were blown away at Philadelphians’ ability to recall the Xs and Os of the trick play.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Their great taste whispers, never overwhelming those around them, but rather enthralling.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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The few hospitals still working were overwhelmed by casualties.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Environmental justice advocates say that, in the past, vulnerable communities viewed the federal government as an ally to overcome roadblocks with local and state governments to access resources.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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And none have the same late-season baggage to overcome as the Red Wings.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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For Lucy, that meant realizing that her dad had lied about his true intentions and his role in bombing Shady Sands.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Iran has been refusing requests by the IAEA to inspect the sites bombed in the June war.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The synthetic opioid is far more potent than heroin and has devastated communities across the country.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In Kristin Dwyer's In Time With You (out March 3 from Wednesday Books), that's the conundrum facing Nieve Monroe, who's devastated after her boyfriend Carter dies saving her from drowning.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Prior to his arrest, he was interviewed by People Magazine Investigates at the cemetery where his father is buried.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Gaza Health Ministry currently reports 71,667 deaths, including more than 450 since the October 2025 ceasefire, though Israeli officials said the estimate does not include bodies believed to be buried under rubble.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Mamdani’s team learned to use the Post to its advantage in limited ways, posting screengrabs of New York Post headlines intended to upset conservative readers that the campaign thought made Mamdani look good.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Andy Ruiz replaced him and upset Joshua.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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Some chefs dedicate themselves to tasting menus of one-bite intricacies, with every microgreen tweezered into place and every sauce drizzled just so; others master the art of deep-frying turkeys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The bulk of the film features Bella, finally in vampire form, mastering her gift of shielding.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Snow under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snow%20under. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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