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
Just as an earthquake can trigger a tsunami that crosses an entire ocean, even a distant hurricane can whip up beach surf.
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 19 Aug. 2025
By Ben Christopher and Marisa Kendall, CalMatters California lawmakers are preparing for a historic surge in federal funding for affordable housing construction, a tsunami of subsidy that advocates say could as much as double the number of low-rent units produced by the state over the next decade.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
By Ben Christopher and Marisa Kendall | CalMatters California lawmakers are preparing for a historic surge in federal funding for affordable housing construction, a tsunami of subsidy that advocates say could as much as double the number of low-rent units produced by the state over the next decade.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Healthcare systems aren’t ready for this demographic tsunami.
—Check Warner Mbe, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 19 Aug. 2025
By Ben Christopher and Marisa Kendall, CalMatters California lawmakers are preparing for a historic surge in federal funding for affordable housing construction, a tsunami of subsidy that advocates say could as much as double the number of low-rent units produced by the state over the next decade.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
By Ben Christopher and Marisa Kendall | CalMatters California lawmakers are preparing for a historic surge in federal funding for affordable housing construction, a tsunami of subsidy that advocates say could as much as double the number of low-rent units produced by the state over the next decade.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Healthcare systems aren’t ready for this demographic tsunami.
—Check Warner Mbe, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tsunami
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Disney, for example, saw surges in ad commitments tied to NFL games, NBA matches and various women’s sports.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Chicagoans are bracing for a potential surge in federal immigration agents and National Guard troops that could begin as soon as this weekend – despite vocal protests by state and local leaders and Chicago residents.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The swells could produce life-threatening surf and rip currents, according to the National Weather Service.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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There are many Space Coast surf schools to choose from, and never a bad time of year to get in the water.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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CMEs in particular are linked to swells of high-energy particles that can damage satellites, disrupt communications, and endanger astronauts.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
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But before the construction of a harbor in the mid-1960s altered the surroundings, the spot was a surfer's paradise, with easy, consistent swells.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
31 Aug. 2025
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Just as New Orleans has spent the last 20 years on the road to recovery, DRP is working to reckon with Detroit's tidal wave of unjust property tax foreclosures and chart a path toward repair.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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From Anchorage Digital to BitGo and Morgan Stanley, a growing cast of financial firms are reaping big fees riding the tidal wave of corporate bitcoin buying.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Tsunami.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tsunami. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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