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
More than 30 vehicles were involved in mishaps after a snowstorm tore through the area.
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Owen Clarke, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
When a shocking revelation leaves her stranded in a snowstorm, Joy finds unexpected solace in Ridge (Tosin Morohunfola).
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
When a snowstorm blows up suddenly and socks in the entire area, Lester and Mike begin a search that soon expands with the aid of local neighbors and law enforcement.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Building a fire in a blowing snowstorm is not one of my major talents, especially with one match.
—Bill Shaber, Outdoor Life, 22 Oct. 2025
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Owen Clarke, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
When a shocking revelation leaves her stranded in a snowstorm, Joy finds unexpected solace in Ridge (Tosin Morohunfola).
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
When a snowstorm blows up suddenly and socks in the entire area, Lester and Mike begin a search that soon expands with the aid of local neighbors and law enforcement.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Building a fire in a blowing snowstorm is not one of my major talents, especially with one match.
—Bill Shaber, Outdoor Life, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snowstorm
Noun
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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With summer kicking off, the occasional thunderstorm to start the day is inevitable this time of year in Florida.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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What started as a clear, sunny climb quickly turned catastrophic as an unexpected blizzard struck – triggering one of the most severe storms ever recorded in the Pyrenees, the mountain spine of southern Europe.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Could a blizzard hit Michigan this winter?—
Brandi D. Addison,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Snowstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snowstorm. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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