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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  1. landslides
  2. floods
  3. slides
Noun
  • Among other problems, the Eel River Canyon’s unstable geology is notorious for landslides that sent train cars careening into the water.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The Mexican navy urged mariners and coastal residents to exercise extreme caution, citing high waves, heavy rain and the risk of rising rivers, flooding and landslides.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of landslides
Noun
  • Even short periods of moderate rain on severe burn scars can unleash post-fire floods.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Lessons from Corpus Christi In Corpus Christi, recent floods have delayed the city's water emergency until 2028, buying leaders there some time.
    — Lexi Salazar, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of floods
Noun
  • New, brightly colored playground equipment includes swings, slides and climbing areas.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
  • There's a chance of storms today as a cool front slides through our area.
    — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of slides
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