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
The production was plagued by hurricanes, tsunami warnings, stinging jellyfish and several injuries — including Costner, who almost died while riding out a storm stranded atop a mast after his safety line had snapped.
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Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
People who run hospitals, who run clinics are saying there is a tsunami coming to this state, this nation.
—ABC News, 5 Oct. 2025
The only way Big D could possibly have a chance at being competitive in games is if their offense could outrun the tsunami of points coming from the other team.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), which recorded multiple aftershocks close to the epicenter in the hours after the initial earthquake, canceled a tsunami alert for the Leyte, Biliran and Cebu provinces early Wednesday local time.
—Brandon Miller, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
People who run hospitals, who run clinics are saying there is a tsunami coming to this state, this nation.
—ABC News, 5 Oct. 2025
The only way Big D could possibly have a chance at being competitive in games is if their offense could outrun the tsunami of points coming from the other team.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), which recorded multiple aftershocks close to the epicenter in the hours after the initial earthquake, canceled a tsunami alert for the Leyte, Biliran and Cebu provinces early Wednesday local time.
—Brandon Miller, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tsunami
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Mexico's government has begun dismantling a large migrant shelter in Nogales, citing a lack of occupants despite initial preparations for a surge in deportations from the United States, according to the mayor.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The recent surge in precious metals isn’t fool’s gold.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Location Fasano Rio de Janeiro is set right on Avenida Vieira Souto, the street that runs along Ipanema Beach, and is a short walk from Arpoador, the small peninsula where Ipanema meets Copacabana, known for its surf scene and prime sunset views.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Zahalka, who was also heading out now, helped pull another man who had gotten onto Mauga’s board through the surf to the sand and then joined his friends in the water.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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The best-case scenario for a boat captain piloting a cruise during such a tsunami is to be in the open ocean in deep water and ride out the swell.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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The looming swell of federal agents could signal a new phase in that campaign.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the weeks since its launch, Platner’s campaign has received a tidal wave of support to the tune of more than four million dollars in donations and nine thousand volunteers across Maine.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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Fields was swallowed by a tidal wave of pressure that pulled him underwater all day.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Tsunami.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tsunami. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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