tsunami

noun

Definition of tsunaminext
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 Next week, Jason speaks with 2025 Pulitzer Prize winner and Washington Post White House bureau chief Isaac Arnsdorf, about the blue tsunami in the 2026 midterms. — Press Freedom Desk, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026 The blue tsunami that swept across the country on election day petered out in Florida, where voters continued to elected Republicans to statewide offices and approved a massive cut to their property tax bills. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026 But at least for now, the blue tsunami has forced the man who mercilessly bullied his way through the last two years to do what all bullies do when confronted with a united opposition. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026 Voters’ economic concerns were central to the blue tsunami that washed over Georgia during the midterm election, flipping control of all statewide offices for the first time in decades. — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tsunami
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tsunami
  1. surge
  2. surf
  3. swell
  4. tidal wave
Noun
  • The cube has enjoyed another surge in popularity in recent years as global competitions have proliferated, measuring who can solve the puzzle the fastest.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The surge provided Mexican extruders with cheap aluminum from distorted markets, producing plant closures, layoffs and lost investment throughout the American aluminum extrusion industry.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of surge
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  • Paddle surf excursions can be booked via the concierge, as well as leather workshops, wine or olive oil tastings, vineyard tours, and boat trips—all are arranged via local third-party companies to ensure the most authentic experience possible.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Beaches along the Southern California coast will remain under hazardous conditions, including dangerous rip currents, and breaking waves are expected to remain in the region through Tuesday morning due to elevated surf.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of surf
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  • Since the large swell is from the west, south facing areas such as Malibu and Long Beach will be less affected unlike the previous events where the swell was from the south.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Lee’s Summit perspectives Former Lee’s Summit Mayor Bill Baird said Patterson’s close association with Republicans came back to hurt him in a cycle when a series of unpopular ballot measures backed by Republicans brought out a swell of voters.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of swell
Noun
  • Similarly, when a major email provider comes back online, it is immediately hit with a tidal wave of pent-up messages and retry attempts from every other mail server on the internet.
    — Doug Jacobson, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The Google Search of yore is now topped with an AI feature called AI Overviews, which has caused an unprecedented tidal wave of misinformation.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of tidal wave

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“Tsunami.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tsunami. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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