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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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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
The day began with blue skies and temperatures in the 40s and 50s, but a cold front from Missouri quickly swept into the region, bringing a sudden drop in temperature, strong winds and blizzard conditions.
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Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
The 8-3 Steelers were humbled in a blizzard game against their division rivals that snapped a five-game winning streak.
—Hannah Vanbiber, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Even blizzard warnings have been issued in Hawaii during the winter months.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Some years, bright turquoise and lime green give holiday decor a coastal flair, and, other holiday seasons bring with them blizzard of white, gold, and silver monochromatic holiday decor.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
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Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
The 8-3 Steelers were humbled in a blizzard game against their division rivals that snapped a five-game winning streak.
—Hannah Vanbiber, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Even blizzard warnings have been issued in Hawaii during the winter months.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Some years, bright turquoise and lime green give holiday decor a coastal flair, and, other holiday seasons bring with them blizzard of white, gold, and silver monochromatic holiday decor.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blizzard
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The chance of precipitation is 100% with showers, a possible thunderstorm and a high near 61.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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While the strongest part of the system passed by Saturday afternoon, the NWS warned of isolated severe thunderstorms continuing throughout the morning.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Despite the continuously changing tides of healthcare over the last 50 years, innovation in the retail and consumer pharmacy spaces has been slightly more measured.Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D., Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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There have been hints of an ebb in the tide of corporatization.Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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This segment of the company was impacted by several disruptions including hurricanes Helene and Milton, and a drop in demand in Europe during the Paris Olympics.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 9 Dec. 2024
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Milton was the third hurricane in 2024 to make landfall in the state.Leah Dolan, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The former valedictorian of an elite Baltimore prep school and Ivy League graduate shared posts on social media from an eclectic stream of populists, entrepreneurs, neuroscientists, centrists and disruptors.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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In addition, ice storms can create black ice -- patchy ice on roadways or other transportation surfaces that cannot easily be seen -- and ice jams in lakes and streams, which can contribute to severe flooding, the NWS said.Max Golembo, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest typhoons ever recorded, slammed the central city of Tacloban, killing more than 6,300 people.Reuters, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Soaked by several days of rain, the by-product of a nearby typhoon, the Tokyo International Film Festival and its accompanying TIFFCOM industry event might have been forgiven for being a little soggy.Patrick Frater, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
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Photos of the slide show a natural avalanche occurred in the same area on Sunday, officials said.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2024
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One thing that is not anticipated is an avalanche of opt-outs, which has played out in some programs, or an unenthusiastic response to a bowl challenge.Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Nov. 2024
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Played in a snowstorm, the game came down to the wire, with the Browns emerging victorious in a thrilling finish.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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However, according to a New York State Police release reviewed by PEOPLE, the couple became stranded while commuting on New York State Route 5 near Portland due to road conditions amid the snowstorm.Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Florida plans to launch a program that will help homeowners in risk zones elevate their homes above flood levels.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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For example, climate-resilient infrastructure projects - e.g. building flood defenses, upgrading transportation systems, and retrofitting buildings - are driving demand for construction experts, urban designers and environmental consultants, among many other roles.Jamil Wyne, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Blizzard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blizzard. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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