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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
From a surprising heat wave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling over the East Coast, chaotic weather put more than half the nation's population in the path of extreme conditions Monday.
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CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Even on one of the worst blizzards New York had seen in a decade, the festival saw one of its busiest days, filled with those willing to make the trip to let off some steam.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Residents of Syracuse, New York — America’s snowiest city — once barraged a service hotline with street neglect complaints during blizzards, even if plows had passed two hours earlier but the work was hidden by fresh snow.
—Jeff McMurray, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Two blizzards headed in the direction of the state veered off.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Conjuring images of blizzards and howling winds, Kevin Richard Martin’s Sub Zero is called that for a reason.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
With all the snowstorms and blizzards, this winter is one for the books.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Then in mid-February blizzards dumped another 9 feet in five days, contributing to deadly avalanche conditions.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
From Hurricane Katrina to being in the eye wall of Hurricane Helene, Zee has covered wildfires in California, France and Australia, blizzards across the nation and tornado outbreaks from Alabama to Oklahoma.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Even on one of the worst blizzards New York had seen in a decade, the festival saw one of its busiest days, filled with those willing to make the trip to let off some steam.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Residents of Syracuse, New York — America’s snowiest city — once barraged a service hotline with street neglect complaints during blizzards, even if plows had passed two hours earlier but the work was hidden by fresh snow.
—Jeff McMurray, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Two blizzards headed in the direction of the state veered off.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Conjuring images of blizzards and howling winds, Kevin Richard Martin’s Sub Zero is called that for a reason.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
With all the snowstorms and blizzards, this winter is one for the books.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Then in mid-February blizzards dumped another 9 feet in five days, contributing to deadly avalanche conditions.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
From Hurricane Katrina to being in the eye wall of Hurricane Helene, Zee has covered wildfires in California, France and Australia, blizzards across the nation and tornado outbreaks from Alabama to Oklahoma.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blizzards
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Tsunami waves up to 75 centimeters (30 inches) above normal tides were recorded at several monitoring stations around the Molucca Sea coast.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Typically, people are advised to stay out of the water for 48 to 72 hours after the last rainfall so the water can be flushed by the tides.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The studies found 49 in coastal areas are at risk from sea-level rise or storm surge from hurricanes, with many located near highly populated areas and important ecological locales like Chesapeake Bay.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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There is a separate list of names for Central Pacific hurricanes, which can occasionally hit Hawaii.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, the atoll is vulnerable to typhoons, storm surges, as well as long-term sea level rise.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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In addition, there are separate lists for typhoons in the western Pacific and tropical cyclones in Australia and the Indian Ocean.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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What to do in an earthquake Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
Mark Price
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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DeKalb schools did not treat this weather with the same gravity as some other districts or like snowstorms.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Experts attributed the deaths to an exceptionally unstable snowpack and the rush of skiing enthusiasts to off-piste slopes after recent heavy snowstorms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The delays affected a range of disaster-response functions, including housing inspections, temporary sheltering and crisis counseling, and slowed the distribution of aid tied to major events such as the July 2025 Texas floods and Hurricane Helene.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Blizzards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blizzards. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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