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

Much like the rest of the country, Asheville isn’t safe from climate hazards, most recently the city was hit by Hurricane Helene, a storm that caused fatalities from flooding, landslides and collapsing infrastructure.

— Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of landslides

Noun

At the same time, the world’s 10 hottest years on record have all happened since 2015, and Americans across the country are experiencing climate change in worsening storms, riskier floods and fires, extreme heat and drought.

— Joe Árvai, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
Despite minimal carbon footprints, children there endure routine droughts, floods, and landslides, disrupting essential services like schools and health clinics.

— Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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Rising fuel costs and a pullback in electric vehicle subsidies have contributed to the struggles of Chinese automakers' as consumer demand slides.

— Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 July 2026
Similar to my trusty Loran slides, the Franco Sarto Jimena sandals are a gorgeous balance of comfort and style.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026

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