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
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026 -
In San Bernardino, while spared major flooding and landslides in this latest bout of rain, Highway 38, a major road into Big Bear, is still under repair following a massive mudslide in September.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Natural light floods into the main pool area, while tranquil hanging plants blur the line between the exterior forest and the serene haven inside.—
Mary Honkus,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Jan. 2026
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Leaf season is a relentless sprint to prevent floods, falls and frustration.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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When deployed, a webbing bar slides under a suspect's car, wrapping around the rear tires and axle to slow the vehicle to a stop.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Visitors can expect wave pools, water slides, and lazy rivers throughout the water park.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Snowslides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snowslides. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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