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as in landslide
a large mass especially of snow, ice, dirt, or rocks descending from a high place
Much of the mountainside was covered by the avalanche.
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as in influx
a sudden large amount of something that overwhelms
After the disaster, the town received an avalanche of letters and donations from supporters and well-wishers.
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as in to fall
to fall down in a large mass
The snow avalanched down the mountainside.
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Recent Examples of avalanche
Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 15 May 2025
The high elevation and frequent storms contribute to treacherous travel conditions, including the potential for avalanches.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2021
Many of these rocks have avalanched from the walls of steep mountains.
—Anchorage Daily News, 16 Nov. 2019
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Noun
Both routes make slight deviations from year to year based on snowfall, avalanches, and shifting ice in the Khumbu Icefall.
—Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 15 May 2025
The high elevation and frequent storms contribute to treacherous travel conditions, including the potential for avalanches.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
Verb
And many of those paths, some of which are accessible from the Humphreys Peak trail, will avalanche every year.
—Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2021
Many of these rocks have avalanched from the walls of steep mountains.
—Anchorage Daily News, 16 Nov. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avalanche
Noun
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Those lineups won by a landslide in their limited minutes.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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With a landslide victory in the election last weekend for the presidency of the powerful Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Mahmud Hasan Khan Babu, managing director of Rising Group, is now on tap to take the reins.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Core inflation in the country could surprise at the lower end of the MAS forecast range, economists at Nomura said, citing the impact of influx of cheap Chinese imports.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Another influx of 184 wounded arrived at the Red Cross field hospital June 3, the ICRC said in a statement; 19 were declared dead on arrival, and eight more died of their wounds not long afterwards.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Heavy rain is falling across the Kansas City area, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood warning for parts of the metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Disproportionate burden of care Traditionally, child care and household duties fall squarely on mothers.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued a flood warning in several North Texas counties, including Tarrant County, beginning Monday evening through Tuesday morning, when 1 to 3 inches of rain is forecast.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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The tsunami wave from an anticipated earthquake off the West Coast reach 100 feet and permanently flood parts of the coast.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Approximately 300 people attended the dedication ceremony, which took place in the auditorium and spilled out into a full overflow room.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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Next door, a packed overflow room of additional journalists listened via a live feed.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The glimpses of Wahlberg's happy family life with their children Ella, Michael, Brendan and Grace included the Oscar nominee posing with them at various athletic events, enjoying time in and on the water, and, in the first slide, holding a bunch of balloons in both hands.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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The slide isn't quite as bad in China, where Tesla faces stiff competition from local brands that undercut it with low prices while providing a wealth of features that are either unavailable in Teslas or cost extra.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
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Data center deluge: Club name Amazon announced plans to spend $10 billion to construct new artificial intelligence data centers in North Carolina.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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From the depths of my inner being, a tsunami-sized surge of blazing heat pushed through my cells depositing a deluge of liquid all over my face.—
Harriette Cole,
Flow Space,
3 June 2025
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“Avalanche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avalanche. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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