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
However, based on the volcano's eruption patterns, the upcoming eruption is very unlikely to impact humans or property or cause tsunami waves.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
All the statues are missing their heads and feet — damage that Ismail attributes to a natural disaster such as a tsunami or earthquake, according to AFP.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Their voices overlapped, unleashing a tsunami of worries as the group spoke with Joseph Horras, a Garden City attorney.
—Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2025
And the first tsunami wave of tariffs announced in April sent shivers through bond markets, leaving the global economy teetering on the brink before Trump’s advisers convinced him to temporarily pause most of the new tariffs.
—Wally Adeyemo, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
All the statues are missing their heads and feet — damage that Ismail attributes to a natural disaster such as a tsunami or earthquake, according to AFP.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Their voices overlapped, unleashing a tsunami of worries as the group spoke with Joseph Horras, a Garden City attorney.
—Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2025
And the first tsunami wave of tariffs announced in April sent shivers through bond markets, leaving the global economy teetering on the brink before Trump’s advisers convinced him to temporarily pause most of the new tariffs.
—Wally Adeyemo, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tsunami
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The Philadelphia Phillies have enjoyed a surge in the standings since the trade deadline and hold an 11-game lead in the National League East after sweeping the New York Mets.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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This surge takes place as market watchers carefully await the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, where a rate cut is widely expected.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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As a kid, Slebir was weaned on surf videos.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the swell of the score told us we were supposed to like that Andy left Paris.—
Megan Angelo,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kiko's swells should peak by Wednesday across the waters of the western islands, the hurricane center said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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