1
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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2
as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
snowed under by the huge pile of paperwork
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snow under
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We’re blown away by the seemingly endless number of discounts on popular brands like Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines, Vera Bradley, Kelly Clarkson Home, and Shark.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025 -
The online reaction is beyond anything Vale expected, and she's been completely blown away by the countless responses.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Don't let the stress overwhelm the joy of the occasion—remember, some nerves are good!—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
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The fashion lover feels grateful to now have the freedom to explore her passions and chase her dreams — something that’s often out of reach when you're tied to a 9-5 job or overwhelmed by bills.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Trailing 0-2, the Heat now faces a series deficit that not many NBA teams have overcome.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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Not without its controversy, like life, the show has tried to demonstrate that family can overcome anything with love, laughter, and conversation.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
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Within hours of Hamas’s attack, on October 7th, 2023, Israel began bombing Gaza.—
Colin Jones,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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New York’s No. 1 romantic love bombs his new squeeze with grocery deliveries and an in-home masseuse visit, and Kate watches from the street as a pants-less Bronte runs out to tip the masseuse, who assures her that Joe Goldberg covered it all.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The loss has brought yet another heartbreak for the Townsend family, stemming from the mass shooting that devastated this suburban Denver community 26 years ago.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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At first, Tyrion's owner was devastated with her dog's diagnosis.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The election of a pope can be interrupted, not stopped The pope's funeral will end when his wooden coffin is taken in procession from St. Peter's Basilica to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the church in Rome where he will be buried.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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But Pope Francis chose to be buried in Rome, at the Basilica of St. Mary Major — about 2.5 miles away.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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Now, a new study adds basic geometry to the list of subjects these brainy birds seem to be able to master.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Any club would naturally be eager to sign a player who has mastered the most fundamental skill required to excel as a striker.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The first pitch Sánchez threw registered at 93.7 mph, something of a red flag considering his sinker has sat at 96 mph all season.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Iredale quickly fielded the ball and threw to second base.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Snow under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snow%20under. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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