as in thunderstorm
a storm with a large amount of falling snow
An unexpected snowstorm slowed traffic to a crawl.
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Recent Examples of snowstorm
The prosecution argued that Read intentionally or recklessly struck O’Keefe with her SUV and left him for dead outside in a snowstorm and then tried to cover it up.
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
That evening, Read and O’Keefe went out with friends to two bars in Canton – a suburb about 20 miles south of Boston – ahead of a historic snowstorm.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
The class was missing several students because of a snowstorm the day before, but Ms. Anderson forged ahead, supported by two other teachers.
—Jackie Mader, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025
The priest was delayed by a sudden Midwest snowstorm, but still passed along exorcism information over a Zoom call.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
That evening, Read and O’Keefe went out with friends to two bars in Canton – a suburb about 20 miles south of Boston – ahead of a historic snowstorm.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
The class was missing several students because of a snowstorm the day before, but Ms. Anderson forged ahead, supported by two other teachers.
—Jackie Mader, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025
The priest was delayed by a sudden Midwest snowstorm, but still passed along exorcism information over a Zoom call.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snowstorm
Noun
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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 summer also has been notable for its lack of monsoonal moisture — weather that can cause uncomfortably high humidity and trigger thunderstorms in the local mountains.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Martin takes off with long-time friend Steve, who is driving cross-county in a blizzard to California.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
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The family of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, killed on Jan. 29, 2022 during a blizzard, is still searching for justice this week, days after jurors cleared his ex-girlfriend Karen Read of homicide charges.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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“Snowstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snowstorm. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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