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Recent Examples of tidal wave
The massive amounts of debris that impact created then crashed back to the lunar surface, creating a tidal wave 11 times taller than Mount Everest and then sloshing around for two hours to form the outer two of the basin’s three concentric rims.
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
Roach’s wedding reveal in March prompted a tidal wave of attention on Zendaya and Holland.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
If the ripple from the show’s previous success is any guide, Saint-Tropez may soon see a tidal wave of set-jetters.
—Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Precedent for tidal wave of cases The significant effects of two verdicts are about evidence and precedent.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
Roach’s wedding reveal in March prompted a tidal wave of attention on Zendaya and Holland.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
If the ripple from the show’s previous success is any guide, Saint-Tropez may soon see a tidal wave of set-jetters.
—Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Precedent for tidal wave of cases The significant effects of two verdicts are about evidence and precedent.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidal wave
Noun
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The starting surge, to my understanding, can cause damage to electronics.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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James Harden added 24 points and 11 assists for Cleveland, which outscored Detroit 60-47 in the second half after breaking open the game with a 22-0 surge to start the third quarter.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The silver tsunami is shaking up commercial real estate after years of senior housing being the quiet corner of the market.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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An unprecedented outbreak of hantavirus has rocked a luxury cruise ship off the coast of West Africa, triggering a tsunami of news stories and a flood of post-pandemic anxiety.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The swell of political dissatisfaction with Starmer from many of his colleagues, and what appears to be his narrow escape from an immediate leadership challenge, provides the impetus for the government to revamp its legislative agenda.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The curve of the land shields the coastline from a heavier swell from the Atlantic, so the water remains calm and clear for long stretches.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Video footage of the crash's aftermath obtained by NBC shows the vehicle significantly engulfed in orange flames emitting billows of black smoke.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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In the portrait, taken in the last few weeks, black smoke billows behind her as her fuchsia headscarf billows in the wind behind her.—
Charlene Gubash,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Tidal wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidal%20wave. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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