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

Deadly landslides struck Southern and Central California, wiping out hillside homes, and powerful waves pounded the state’s shoreline.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
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

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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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Teachers can now open an article, document, chart or webpage, and Diffit can turn it into handouts, slides, graphic organizers, station activities, practice sets, assessments or substitute plans.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Cox seems to be smartly wearing supportive slides in her kitchen video, which not only enhanced her outfit but also supported her feet.

— Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

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