as in landslide
a large mass of wet earth descending from a high place
In the spring and early summer this area is prone to flooding and mudslides.
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Recent Examples of mudslide
The rain threatened flooding and mudslides, especially in areas with steep terrain.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 June 2025
The rainfall could produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, the hurricane center said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 July 2025
It is expected to bring heavy rainfall, life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in area of steep terrain.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Hurricane Erick Wind Tracker Map The National Hurricane Center predicted 8 to 12 inches of rain across Oaxaca and Guerrero, with maximum local totals up to 16 inches—creating high risks of severe flooding and mudslides in mountainous areas.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 June 2025
The rainfall could produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, the hurricane center said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 July 2025
It is expected to bring heavy rainfall, life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in area of steep terrain.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Hurricane Erick Wind Tracker Map The National Hurricane Center predicted 8 to 12 inches of rain across Oaxaca and Guerrero, with maximum local totals up to 16 inches—creating high risks of severe flooding and mudslides in mountainous areas.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mudslide
Noun
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But the race ended in a landslide: Media outlets called the race for Grijalva within minutes of early returns.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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In 2022, nearly 68% of voters approved the Environmental Bond Act — a landslide vote demanding investments in clean water, climate resilience, and environmental protection.—
Laura Shindell,
New York Daily News,
20 July 2025
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Indonesia’s Other Headache: Long before Trump wielded tariffs as a weapon to punish Indonesia, the country was fighting back a flood of cheap Chinese goods.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Prince Friso was in a skiing accident in February 2012, getting buried under an avalanche, which led to brain damage and falling into a coma.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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However, there's a chance that the activity could be signs of a pending avalanche, rather than a volcanic eruption, NASA said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
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“Mudslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mudslide. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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