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as in to blow away
to defeat by a large margin
the challenger snowed the incumbent under in a big upset
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as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
snowed under by the huge pile of paperwork
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Stay dry from rain and snow under this thin Levi’s jacket that’s 40 percent off, or align your outerwear choices with the toppers celebs are trying this fall: trench coats.
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
Ilene Gowan’s body was found covered in snow under an overpass in Iowa in February.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
Peak after peak was blanketed in sparkling white snow under a sunny blue sky and puffy clouds.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2023
Ukraine’s armed forces published a photo purporting to show blood on snow under a military vehicle at one of the air bases.
—Jamey Keaten, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Dec. 2022
Snow is not likely to accumulate on the valley floor, but there is some chance of sticking snow under any stray strong showers.
—oregonlive, 23 Feb. 2022
The window of ideal weather for snowmaking would also reduce by 22%, meaning the resort would be making snow under less efficient conditions, which further drives up the cost.
—Brian P. McCullough, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2022
Not so much the snow under their snowboards, though.
—Pat Graham, courant.com, 5 Feb. 2022
There's nothing quite like the sight of brilliant red birds fluttering down to feeders or the snow under them on a winter evening.
—Val Cunningham Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 9 Mar. 2021
Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
Ilene Gowan’s body was found covered in snow under an overpass in Iowa in February.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
Peak after peak was blanketed in sparkling white snow under a sunny blue sky and puffy clouds.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2023
Ukraine’s armed forces published a photo purporting to show blood on snow under a military vehicle at one of the air bases.
—Jamey Keaten, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Dec. 2022
Snow is not likely to accumulate on the valley floor, but there is some chance of sticking snow under any stray strong showers.
—oregonlive, 23 Feb. 2022
The window of ideal weather for snowmaking would also reduce by 22%, meaning the resort would be making snow under less efficient conditions, which further drives up the cost.
—Brian P. McCullough, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2022
Not so much the snow under their snowboards, though.
—Pat Graham, courant.com, 5 Feb. 2022
There's nothing quite like the sight of brilliant red birds fluttering down to feeders or the snow under them on a winter evening.
—Val Cunningham Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 9 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snow under
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The Philippines weather agency had warned the the storm could blow away roofs and shatter windows and wreak extensive damage to farmland, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.ASSOCIATED PRESS, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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As a kid who grew up eating soft sugar cookies from the grocery store, I was blown away by the crisp texture.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
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The shelves above it have a display of intriguing objects that don’t overwhelm the room; the mirror reflects daylight, but not at eye level which could be distracting.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cold-weather styles tend to involve longer hemlines and voluminous silhouettes that can overwhelm petite frames.Esme Benjamin, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Yet Harris is overcoming the lagging numbers with Black voters by doing better than Biden performed with white voters.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Jets have gone 50 yards in five plays. 2h ago / 5:50 PM PDT Copied Share Texans can’t overcome mistakes, punt again Rohan Nadkarni The Texans had a 2nd-and-3, but a holding penalty and sack on back-to-back plays were too much for the offense to overcome.NBC News, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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The season opens with Kate learning she’s been reassigned from Afghanistan to the United Kingdom after a British aircraft carrier, the HMS Courageous, was bombed — killing 25 members of the Royal Navy.Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Many Palestinians see darker motives, viewing the UNRWA ban as Israel's latest attempt to make their lives unlivable, first imprisoning and bombing them, now taking away their main aid lifeline.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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While many athletes would be devastated, Ellis saw it as an opportunity to pursue his original dream: a career in entertainment.Eric Andersson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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DeMar DeRozan was devastated, especially after being told he would not be traded, and the five-time Grammy winner welcomed him into his home to talk for hours.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The leaders' decision to bury the hatchet, at least for now, with Perry (R-Pa.) signals Johnson and his team are prioritizing keeping their narrow majority — even if that means reelecting people who regularly go against them.Juliegrace Brufke, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Once the toast of the Twin Cities, and a large part of the NFL-aware public, the Vikings are in danger of being buried in the NFC North.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 1 Nov. 2024
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Artists who master diverse crafts, hobbies or endeavors are not only surviving the rapidly changing tides of this age but thriving within the entertainment industry.Anto Dotcom, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Since animation requires multiple drastically different departments, the skills and techniques each team possesses are difficult to master alone.Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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After throwing five shutout innings in Game 3 against the New York Yankees, Buehler was among few palatable pitchers at manager Dave Roberts' disposal for the final inning of Game 5.Newsweek, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Cardinals have allowed only one 300-yard passer this season — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 349 in a Monday night loss two weeks ago.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Snow under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snow%20under. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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