sea(s)

noun

Definition of sea(s)next
as in tidal wave

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  1. tidal wave
  2. wave
  3. surge
  4. billow
Noun
  • This week’s tidal wave election is both an embrace of Democrats and a firm, widespread rejection of Trumpism and MAGA.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Following two years of anti-climate legislation from Washington, Tuesday’s blue tidal wave—giving Democrats control of both the Senate and the House—could provide an opportunity to change course.
    — Simmone Shah, Time, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of tidal wave
Noun
  • This wave of optimism around the Indian markets comes at a time when corporate earnings for the September quarter have shown material improvement.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • During the summer, heavy waves and erosion closed the rail line for several days.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of wave
Noun
  • In Europe, German defense supplier Renk saw orders for its military vehicle business surge 46% in the first nine months of the year.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Ukraine offered no official response to the dramatic results, but some in the country expressed cautious optimism the Democratic surge would ease pressure from Washington.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of surge
Noun
  • At the end of the movie, smoke billows into the theater, the screen lifts and Endeavour itself is revealed in launch position.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Crews with the Los Angeles County Fire Department are battling heavy flames at an Inglewood multi-unit commercial building, as thick smoke billows from a collapsed roof.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of billow
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“Sea(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%28s%29. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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