SNOWSLIDES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

snowslides

noun

plural of snowslide

as in landslides

a large mass of snow descending from a high place They closed off part of the mountain to skiing due to a snowslide.

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Noun

Nathan Solothurnmann, a climate and energy expert for Greenpeace Switzerland, says that climate change means landslides or avalanches will become more common.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Authorities said restoring electricity and communications, as well as delivering aid to remote villages isolated by landslides, were among the biggest challenges.

— Firdia Lisnawati, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of landslides

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With less than 2% of California homes insured against floods, an El Niño winter is a timely reminder to explore coverage through FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program.

— Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The floods also altered the course of the White River, which is now flowing into the Martin Marietta quarry at 96th Street and Gray Road, which can hold millions of gallons of water.

— John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026

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Instead of static presentations and slides, founders can demonstrate live services capable of registering users and simulating key use cases.

— Ihor Hamal, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Depending on the school and the child’s grade, some teachers follow a set agenda, with presentation slides, packets or lists of topics to cover.

— Cheyanne Mumphrey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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