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as in thunderstorms
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 tides
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 blizzards
Some areas have already suffered from whiteout conditions amid blizzards, while others saw storms spark power outages.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In the Midwest, ground blizzards develop with little or no new snowfall.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
Another reason such blizzards are dangerous is the cold temperatures that follow behind the Arctic front.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
Avoid travel during blizzards, winter storms, and lake-effect snow warnings.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
They are sometimes referred to as whiteouts and are comparable to blizzards, but they are limited in time and place, and snow accumulations may or may not be considerable.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Chicago’s 10 largest blizzards come with deep drifts of uniquely Chicago stories.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
The remaining reasons include tornadoes, wildfires and a range of other causes such as extreme heat waves and blizzards.
—Christian Weller, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
What about snowstorms and blizzards?
—Rashad Alexander, Journal Sentinel, 7 Oct. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In the Midwest, ground blizzards develop with little or no new snowfall.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
Another reason such blizzards are dangerous is the cold temperatures that follow behind the Arctic front.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
Avoid travel during blizzards, winter storms, and lake-effect snow warnings.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
They are sometimes referred to as whiteouts and are comparable to blizzards, but they are limited in time and place, and snow accumulations may or may not be considerable.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Chicago’s 10 largest blizzards come with deep drifts of uniquely Chicago stories.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
The remaining reasons include tornadoes, wildfires and a range of other causes such as extreme heat waves and blizzards.
—Christian Weller, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
What about snowstorms and blizzards?
—Rashad Alexander, Journal Sentinel, 7 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blizzards
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Silence, wildlife, sunrises over the water, the gentle lapping of the tides… and $50,000 flood insurance premiums, because the tides are lapping in people’s living rooms with growing frequency.Michelle Weber, Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024
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Although the tsunami warning has been canceled, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office advises residents to continue avoiding coastal areas due to potential rising tides.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
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However, there are few states that are more threatened than Florida, where nearly 75% of residents live in coastal areas impacted by rising sea levels, intensifying hurricanes, and relentless heat.Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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The year of 2024 also saw several hurricanes ravage entire communities, and demand for that real estate will reflect that history.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Communities hard-hit by extreme weather also want money to adapt and prepare for events like floods, typhoons and fires.Melinda Walling, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Nov. 2024
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However, the Philippines faces significant vulnerability to climate change, especially from typhoons and storm surges.Nina Seega, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Blizzards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blizzards. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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