as in flood
a large mass of rock or earth descending from a high place
The heavy rains caused landslides in some areas.
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Recent Examples of landslide
Trump became the first president to label a clear election loss a landslide win—with violence at the U.S. Capitol as a result.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
It is bordered by hummocky deposits, called aureoles, that were formed by landslides from the mountain.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2025
Manila, Philippines Reuters — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was almost certain to be elected mayor of his home city by a landslide on Monday, unimpeded by his detention at the International Criminal Court on charges of murder as a crime against humanity.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
Hellebuyck made two giveaways behind his net in the first period of Game 6 — long before the Blues scored the four goals in five minutes and 23 seconds that turned Friday’s close game into a landslide St. Louis win.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
It is bordered by hummocky deposits, called aureoles, that were formed by landslides from the mountain.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2025
Manila, Philippines Reuters — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was almost certain to be elected mayor of his home city by a landslide on Monday, unimpeded by his detention at the International Criminal Court on charges of murder as a crime against humanity.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
Hellebuyck made two giveaways behind his net in the first period of Game 6 — long before the Blues scored the four goals in five minutes and 23 seconds that turned Friday’s close game into a landslide St. Louis win.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landslide
flood
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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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“Landslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landslide. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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