tidal waves

plural of tidal wave

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidal waves
Noun
  • There is a blue and white wave painted on the sidewalk, the crest at the top of a cement square, municipal signage marking a tsunami evacuation route.
    Rebecca Chace July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
  • Some local governments, including San Mateo County, decided not to sound their tsunami sirens.
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Humboldt and Del Norte counties have significant tsunami risk.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Where in Northern California is most at risk for tsunami flooding?
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Tidal waves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidal%20waves. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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