groundswell

ground·swell | \ ˈgrau̇nd-ˌswel

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Definition of groundswell

1 usually ground swell : a broad deep undulation of the ocean caused by an often distant gale or seismic disturbance

2 : a rapid spontaneous growth (as of political opinion) a groundswell of support

Examples of groundswell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The sustainability movement was part of the groundswell. — Heather Taylor-singh, refinery29.com, "These BIPOC Fashion Influencers Are All About Sustainability & People Need To Listen," 9 Nov. 2020 The message illustrated the behind-the-scenes coordination that goes into creating the appearance of an online groundswell. — Anchorage Daily News, "Online lies and misinformation surge on Election Day," 4 Nov. 2020 The message illustrated the behind-the-scenes coordination that goes into creating the appearance of an online groundswell. — Washington Post, "Online lies and misinformation surge on Election Day," 3 Nov. 2020 Chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. — Mary Lou Cruz, sun-sentinel.com, "Virtual community, entertainment events starting Oct. 18," 16 Oct. 2020 Indiana is making plans to ensure the band is represented virtually, after a groundswell of support for the university’s Marching Hundred. — Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, "IU football coach Tom Allen expects a normal game atmosphere ... once the game begins," 22 Oct. 2020 Kolesnikova's disappearance removes the last member still active inside Belarus of a trio of female activists behind a groundswell of opposition to Lukashenko. — Andrew Higgins, Star Tribune, "Belarus protest leader vanishes amid reports of masked abductors," 7 Sep. 2020 Many who couldn’t attend the march found ways to contribute to the groundswell of energy to challenge racial injustice in the United States. — Rachel Jones, National Geographic, "'A fractured and traumatized nation' marches on, 57 years later," 29 Aug. 2020 There is a groundswell of people that have gotten involved in this. — Steven Litt, cleveland, "Angie Schmitt speaks about ‘Right of Way,’’ her new book about the epidemic of pedestrian deaths in America," 25 Sep. 2020

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24 Nov 2020

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“Groundswell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundswell. Accessed 5 Dec. 2020.

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