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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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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 snow under
The setting looks more Duluth than D.C. — it's snowed under, which hasn't happened here at Christmas since 2009.
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Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
In Watertown, New York, which has been similarly snowed under in recent days, the outlook was a bit better − up to 10 inches of additional snow were in the forecast.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Winter storms hit Michigan: Tracking snowfall totals The NWS warned drivers that roads could quickly become covered with snow under the most intense bands.
—Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 1 Dec. 2024
Stay dry from rain and snow under this thin Levi’s jacket that’s 40 percent off, or align your outerwear choices with the toppers celebs are trying this fall: trench coats.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
Ilene Gowan’s body was found covered in snow under an overpass in Iowa in February.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
Peak after peak was blanketed in sparkling white snow under a sunny blue sky and puffy clouds.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2023
Ukraine’s armed forces published a photo purporting to show blood on snow under a military vehicle at one of the air bases.
—Jamey Keaten, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Dec. 2022
Snow is not likely to accumulate on the valley floor, but there is some chance of sticking snow under any stray strong showers.
—oregonlive, 23 Feb. 2022
Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
In Watertown, New York, which has been similarly snowed under in recent days, the outlook was a bit better − up to 10 inches of additional snow were in the forecast.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Winter storms hit Michigan: Tracking snowfall totals The NWS warned drivers that roads could quickly become covered with snow under the most intense bands.
—Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 1 Dec. 2024
Stay dry from rain and snow under this thin Levi’s jacket that’s 40 percent off, or align your outerwear choices with the toppers celebs are trying this fall: trench coats.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
Ilene Gowan’s body was found covered in snow under an overpass in Iowa in February.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
Peak after peak was blanketed in sparkling white snow under a sunny blue sky and puffy clouds.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2023
Ukraine’s armed forces published a photo purporting to show blood on snow under a military vehicle at one of the air bases.
—Jamey Keaten, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Dec. 2022
Snow is not likely to accumulate on the valley floor, but there is some chance of sticking snow under any stray strong showers.
—oregonlive, 23 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snow under
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In a letter to shareholders, Netflix revealed record growth of nearly 19 million subscribers, absolutely blowing away media analysts’ forecasts.—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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Two weeks after that selection, both SMU and Indiana were blown away by Penn State and Notre Dame, respectively.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Within days of the first flames, the shelter — which was overwhelmed by donations of food bowls, blankets and large crates from grateful residents — was packed to the rafters with animals.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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These fighters are holding the line against Russians in Eastern Ukraine so that the invaders don’t overwhelm the entire country and then threaten NATO.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2025
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Both quarterbacks, roommates at the Manning Passing Academy, overcame difficult, and certainly shocking, defeats on their way to leading Ohio State and Notre Dame, respectively, to Monday’s CFP national championship game in Atlanta.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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From Klay Thompson to Shaun Livingston to Ball, the NBA has been filled with stories of players overcoming tremendous physical and personal adversity to return to the court.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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For example, the Israeli military bombed the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius—Gaza's oldest church, consecrated in 1150—in October 2023.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Meaning Israel is even allowed to bomb Iran directly, something that American Presidents have consistently refused to green-light.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Overnight, a flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Malibu, where homes and businesses were destroyed by the Palisades Fire, the largest of the blazes to devastate Los Angeles County this month.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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In the same month that multiple fires devastated Los Angeles County, the Border 2 Fire sparked and set over 6,000 acres ablaze in San Diego County, prompting more evacuation orders, according to officials.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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After all, the stuff has been buried for what, seven decades, so what’s the big deal?—
Jim Clash,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Apparently, Jane was buried in a field with dozens upon dozens of other people with no markers.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Focus on understanding end-to-end processes and business cases and mastering the art of asking questions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The challenges his agenda attempts to address accumulated over decades, and are now greater than can be mastered by any one leader, or even one country.—
Massimo Calabresi,
TIME,
19 Jan. 2025
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An accompanying video also claimed that the new planet would be throwing all sorts of asteroids and comets at Earth, which would supposedly end up pummeling our planet.—
Ailsa Harvey,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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In 2015, Rhymes was arrested in 2015 on an assault charge after throwing a protein drink at a gym employee.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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