as in thunderstorm
a storm with a large amount of falling snow
An unexpected snowstorm slowed traffic to a crawl.
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Recent Examples of snowstorm
For every mayor of New York City, snowstorms serve as a major test.
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New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
And Now, Back to You features two rival meterologists named Jackson Clark and Delilah Stewart who, after many disastrous run-ins, become friends and are forced to cover a snowstorm together in a twist on the film When Harry Met Sally.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
There are still frosts, an odd snowstorm, and some frozen ground, but the signs of spring are all around.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
McKenna was reported missing on March 15 in Sioux Falls, while a significant early spring snowstorm brought in anywhere from 2 to 5 inches of snow, strong winds and icy roads across the eastern part of the state.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 2026
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New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
And Now, Back to You features two rival meterologists named Jackson Clark and Delilah Stewart who, after many disastrous run-ins, become friends and are forced to cover a snowstorm together in a twist on the film When Harry Met Sally.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
There are still frosts, an odd snowstorm, and some frozen ground, but the signs of spring are all around.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
McKenna was reported missing on March 15 in Sioux Falls, while a significant early spring snowstorm brought in anywhere from 2 to 5 inches of snow, strong winds and icy roads across the eastern part of the state.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snowstorm
Noun
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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People wait in line for the opening of a NYC Trader Joe's grocery store on February 22, 2026 ahead of a blizzard.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Carson smothers it over a crisp and shattering tortilla with tart pickled jalapeño, silky avocado crema and a blizzard of cotija cheese.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Snowstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snowstorm. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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