1
as in thunderstorm
a severe storm with a large amount of falling snow
Their trip was delayed by a week because of a blizzard.
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2
as in tide
an overwhelming influx or flow of something
The star's off-the-cuff comments touched off a blizzard of criticism on social media.
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Recent Examples of blizzard
Even blizzard warnings have been issued in Hawaii during the winter months.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Wednesday’s crash in the ice-cold Potomac River is reminiscent of the Jan. 13, 1982, crash of Air Florida Flight 90, a Boeing 737 taking off during a blizzard.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2025
As a blizzard of orders continues to come from the White House, Bas said the county must step up to provide residents with essential information about the changes at the federal level in order to limit the fear of the unknown.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
The latest winter storm warnings were in effect until Tuesday night, while Alaska's latest blizzard warning was in place until 9 a.m. Saturday.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Wednesday’s crash in the ice-cold Potomac River is reminiscent of the Jan. 13, 1982, crash of Air Florida Flight 90, a Boeing 737 taking off during a blizzard.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2025
As a blizzard of orders continues to come from the White House, Bas said the county must step up to provide residents with essential information about the changes at the federal level in order to limit the fear of the unknown.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
The latest winter storm warnings were in effect until Tuesday night, while Alaska's latest blizzard warning was in place until 9 a.m. Saturday.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blizzard
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Later, a line of thunderstorms that formed overnight moved more quickly through the area, dropping less rain but mixing with windy conditions.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
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The ceremony also turned the tide for Conclave, a co-production made with funding from both the United States and the United Kingdom, with Best Film, Outstanding British Film, and Best Adapted Screenplay awards.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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On the milestone night for Lamberti, Lewandowski helped turn the tide in the third quarter with her pressure defense.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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In a letter to President Trump, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes likened the cuts to shutting down the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ahead of hurricane season.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Regions hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton contributed about 0.6% to comparable sales, McPhail said.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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Kansas City officials recommend that residents keep a thin stream of water flowing from their faucets during freezing temperatures.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Feb. 2025
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The emergency appeal is the start of what probably will be a steady stream from lawyers for the Republican president and his administration seeking to undo lower court rulings that have slowed his second term agenda.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Amid the authoritarian typhoon of Donald Trump’s first month in office, the Democratic Party is attempting to position itself as the front line of anti-MAGA resistance.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
7 Feb. 2025
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Continuously updated with data from 142 weather satellites and millions of sensors across the world, the company’s models produce forecasts in seconds rather than hours–critical in the case of fast-moving climate emergencies like typhoons.—
Tharin Pillay,
TIME,
30 Oct. 2024
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Idaho Highway 21 is expected to close at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, because of a major avalanche risk, according to Idaho 511.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Feb. 2025
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Deschutes County Sheriff's Office The sheriff's office said the avalanche most likely happened several hours before the couple was found.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Game time was moved from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to give Miami players a bit more time to recover after their Concacaf Champions Cup game at Sporting KC was pushed from Tuesday to Wednesday due to a snowstorm.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
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If snowstorms continue throughout March, the state could have its third consecutive year of above-average snowpack.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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The impressions stayed covered until 1908 when a massive flood roared down the Paluxy River and scraped the riverbed.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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The post has sparked a flood of reactions, with the overwhelming majority supporting the worker's decision.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Blizzard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blizzard. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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