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sea(s)

noun

Definition of sea(s)

as in tidal wave

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One of the most beloved celebrities of all time, her passing inspired a tidal wave of tributes from around the world, with Parton remembered not just for her music but for her acting career, decades of philanthropy and advocacy.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
With no explanation, a tidal wave as tall as a skyscraper envelops a city.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of tidal wave

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The magnetic waves then interact with excitons inside the semiconductor.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Mobilization speculation Some external observers have said Russian authorities appear to have been preparing the ground for a fresh wave of military mobilization after the State Duma election, a prospect that is deeply unpopular within Russia.

— Sam Meredith,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of wave

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The lawsuit was filed last fall by the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, Public Counsel, and Los Angeles immigrant advocacy groups during an unprecedented surge of immigration enforcement in the region.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
His closest comparison was the surge in business surrounding this past year's Super Bowl festivities.

— CBS News, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of surge

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Just like the Grammy winner’s pants, their voluminous fabric billows around the legs, transforming any fall outfit into an elegant silhouette.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026
An American flag billows above the gray-shingle cottage, while the waves of Nantucket Harbor lap in a comforting rhythm.

— Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026

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