as in surge
a very high, large wave in the ocean that is usually caused by an earthquake under the sea and that can cause great destruction when it reaches land
The coastline will suffer devastating damage if a tsunami ever hits it.
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Recent Examples of tsunami
Russia’s Ministry for Emergency Services later lifted the tsunami warning.
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Those videos set of a tsunami of complaints that were submitted to the State Elections Enforcement Commission, which is responsible for investigating allegations of voter fraud.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 31 July 2025
Vehicles depart Waikiki beach in Oahu, Hawaii, on Tuesday after an 8.7 earthquake off Russia's far east prompted tsunami alerts.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 30 July 2025
California reported its first tsunami waves just after 1 a.m. PT (4 a.m. ET).
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 31 July 2025
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Those videos set of a tsunami of complaints that were submitted to the State Elections Enforcement Commission, which is responsible for investigating allegations of voter fraud.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 31 July 2025
Vehicles depart Waikiki beach in Oahu, Hawaii, on Tuesday after an 8.7 earthquake off Russia's far east prompted tsunami alerts.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 30 July 2025
California reported its first tsunami waves just after 1 a.m. PT (4 a.m. ET).
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tsunami
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Another surge of gun violence swept through the Kansas City metro this weekend, leaving three people dead and two others wounded, authorities said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Aug. 2025
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The deployment and surge of federal resources is controversial among Washington residents and visitors.—
Christian Flores,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Aug. 2025
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However, there can be an increase in rough surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches next weekend into early the following week.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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The neon also represents 80’s skate and surf culture.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The swells also are producing fast-moving currents beneath the county’s public piers.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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One more beer, condensation rolling down the can in the lazy swell of this fine summer afternoon.—
Kristen Arnett
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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The substitution was met with huge fanfare and created an emotional tidal wave at Audi Field that carried the Spirit to victory.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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This historic change has the potential to trigger a tidal wave that could change the financial landscape of the mobile gaming industry and inspire others to challenge the status quo.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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“Tsunami.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tsunami. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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