1
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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The remaining reasons include tornadoes, wildfires and a range of other causes such as extreme heat waves and blizzards.
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Christian Weller, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
What about snowstorms and blizzards?
—Rashad Alexander, Journal Sentinel, 7 Oct. 2024
Christian Weller, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
What about snowstorms and blizzards?
—Rashad Alexander, Journal Sentinel, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Blizzards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blizzards. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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