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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 live action was filmed on a clear day, and so blizzard conditions and smoke, as well as the horde of infected, also needed to be composited into the shot.
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Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 1 June 2025
The president of the United States on occasion has advised the honor guard during hurricanes and blizzards, the Unknown Soldier honor guard duty could be suspended.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Read, 45, is accused of slamming her 2021 Lexus SUV into O'Keefe and leaving him to die on the ground in a blizzard on Jan. 29, 2022.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Since then, he's posted a blizzard of attacks on Trump via social media and
The White House responded to an ABC News request for comment late Monday afternoon.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 9 June 2025
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Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 1 June 2025
The president of the United States on occasion has advised the honor guard during hurricanes and blizzards, the Unknown Soldier honor guard duty could be suspended.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Read, 45, is accused of slamming her 2021 Lexus SUV into O'Keefe and leaving him to die on the ground in a blizzard on Jan. 29, 2022.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Since then, he's posted a blizzard of attacks on Trump via social media and
The White House responded to an ABC News request for comment late Monday afternoon.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blizzard
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What To Know The NHC said on Monday a low-pressure system positioned off the northern Florida Atlantic coast was generating disorganized showers and thunderstorms over parts of Florida, the northwestern Bahamas, and nearby Atlantic waters.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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This may be the last, best window for pro-innovation crypto rules before a future political realignment shifts the tides.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Now that viewers have had a chance to see Hyun-ju’s two-season arc, the tide has turned around his casting.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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Strengthen your home: Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricane impacts.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Chantal was the first storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season to strike the United States.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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In addition to its radio airplay, the song earned 710,000 official U.S. streams.—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
11 July 2025
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All day, a steady stream of young people from across the state wearing T-shirts emblazoned with the names of their CrossFit gyms or their church groups presented themselves at the station, offering assistance.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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All are coordinated and named by a single body, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which has a separate name list for typhoons.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
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The frequency of typhoons, locally called bagyo, means Filipinos are used to responding to them.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 June 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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Colorado homeowners face the growing threat of wildfires, hailstorms, wind and snowstorms.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Hundreds of vehicles were stranded in high snow on Lake Shore Drive during the record snowstorm.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Currently, the death toll from the July 4 floods has reached at least 132 people, with over 160 people listed as missing.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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The Baltimore area is under a flood watch, as thunderstorms and damaging winds are possible Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
14 July 2025
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“Blizzard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blizzard. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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