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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidal waves
Noun
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Researchers said 7,000 years ago, a tsunami about 164 feet tall— the height of the Arc de Triomphe, or a giant sequoia — dislodged the enormous rock and moved it 656 feet inland.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025 -
What happens if or when there is a big earthquake or tsunami?—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Humboldt and Del Norte counties have significant tsunami risk.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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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 6 Jun. 2025.
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