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tidal wave

noun

Definition of tidal wave

as in surge

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Recent Examples of tidal wave Knopf humbly acknowledges Visit Orlando and Orlando Health’s role in lifting our community’s boats with a veritable tidal wave of funding, as well as the diners who participate. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 Though Flock has its cameras in over 5,000 US cities as of July 2026, the rise in rejections at the municipal level comes amidst a tidal wave of outrage around issues of privacy and civil rights. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026 But if Cal wants to survive the next realignment tidal wave, that apathy has to end today. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Chief on consumers' minds is cyclosporiasis, an unpleasant intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which has recently dominated headlines amid a tidal wave of cases. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tidal wave

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Noun

Pakistan has faced a surge in militant violence, much of it blamed on the TTP and Baloch separatists.

— MUNIR AHMED, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
The surge in activity reflects a growing trend toward online commerce, as more small businesses and consumers turn to social media platforms like TikTok to buy and sell goods.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of surge

Noun

Already, waves are approaching a seaside rail line and oceanfront homes were damaged during swells last month tied to Hurricane Marie.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, a swell from Hurricane Rachel is expected to bring elevated surf of 5 to 6 feet to area beaches on Tuesday through Thursday, according to the weather service forecast.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of swell

Noun

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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