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
However, as the Republican leader, party members may be concerned that the negative poll numbers will reflect poorly and result in a Democratic landslide in the 2026 midterms.
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Its coastline is dotted with narrow, flat plains at the foot of towering cliffs formed by lava flows or landslides.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
An emergency landslide and erosion repairs halt trains through San Clemente for several weeks.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Carney’s Liberals had looked to be facing a landslide defeat just a couple of months ago as Canadians looked to turn the page on the unpopular rule of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Its coastline is dotted with narrow, flat plains at the foot of towering cliffs formed by lava flows or landslides.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
An emergency landslide and erosion repairs halt trains through San Clemente for several weeks.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Carney’s Liberals had looked to be facing a landslide defeat just a couple of months ago as Canadians looked to turn the page on the unpopular rule of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landslide
flood
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The National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued a flood warning in several North Texas counties, including Tarrant County, beginning Monday evening through Tuesday morning, when 1 to 3 inches of rain is forecast.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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The tsunami wave from an anticipated earthquake off the West Coast reach 100 feet and permanently flood parts of the coast.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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“Landslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landslide. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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