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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidal waves
Noun
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By about five hours after the quake struck, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the threat of a tsunami had largely passed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026 -
No tsunami threat has been detected in Hawaii, according to the National Weather Service.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Evolving threats from drones and AI In January, thousands of officials involved in World Cup security gathered for exercises simulating crowd surges, vehicle attacks and mass shootings.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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International tournaments often create short-term surges in interest around women’s soccer, but sustaining that momentum at the club level has historically proven difficult.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, on Sunday.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Smoke billows following an Israeli strike on the area of the Rawdat al-Salihin Mosque and the nearby cemetery in the southern city of Nabatieh, Lebanon, May 26, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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“Tidal waves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidal%20waves. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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