as in flood
a large mass of rock or earth descending from a high place
The heavy rains caused landslides in some areas.
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Recent Examples of landslide
What to do in an earthquake Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
The report also notes that Haiti is still recovering from last year’s Hurricane Melissa, which caused torrential rain, flooding, landslides and destruction across the southern and west regions of the country.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
That landslide victory was galvanized by deadly street protests in the fall led by a Gen Z determined to purge a political old guard perceived as venal and out of touch.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
With roughly 53% of votes counted, projections showed Magyar’s Tisza party on track for a landslide victory that could give it a two-thirds parliamentary supermajority.
—Greg Wehner , Simon Owen, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
The report also notes that Haiti is still recovering from last year’s Hurricane Melissa, which caused torrential rain, flooding, landslides and destruction across the southern and west regions of the country.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
That landslide victory was galvanized by deadly street protests in the fall led by a Gen Z determined to purge a political old guard perceived as venal and out of touch.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
With roughly 53% of votes counted, projections showed Magyar’s Tisza party on track for a landslide victory that could give it a two-thirds parliamentary supermajority.
—Greg Wehner , Simon Owen, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landslide
flood
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With most municipalities at or exceeding flood levels, here is where things stood as of week’s end and what was being affected by the high water.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Keep reading for more information on where to park in Miami in the event of a flood threat such as a hurricane.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Landslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landslide. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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