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
Damage from the tsunami was recorded in Hawaii, Japan and the West Coast of the U.S.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
What draws him back to Japan after decades abroad is another atomic catastrophe—the meltdown of reactors at Fukushima following 2011’s earthquake and tsunami.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
The tariff tsunami is on the horizon, but has yet to come ashore!
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Digital addiction, the tsunami of information and amusement overload.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
What draws him back to Japan after decades abroad is another atomic catastrophe—the meltdown of reactors at Fukushima following 2011’s earthquake and tsunami.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
The tariff tsunami is on the horizon, but has yet to come ashore!
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Digital addiction, the tsunami of information and amusement overload.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tsunami
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The tariff impact should reverse in the current quarter as imports dip below normal following the surge, lifting the economy in the short term, Capital Economics said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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His trajectory the past two seasons has featured steady improvement and, more recently, an eye-opening surge.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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After being acclimated to the new terrain, the dolphin was released and ushered past the surf line by local surfers.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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If frolicking in the surf or deep-sea swimming isn’t quite your jam, don’t worry—there’s an infinity-edge pool, along with an oceanfront loggia, a summer kitchen, and several sun terraces meant to mimic the coastline.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2025
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Multiple factors contribute to the discovery of bodies in the spring time, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday, pointing to increasing water temperatures, the rate of water currents and a swell of activity on the water.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the first measles case Wednesday — news that comes amid a swell of measles cases across the country.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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Pascal Siakam might do an admirable job defending him in the halfcourt, but picking him up full-court is like trying to trying to stop a tidal wave with a sandcastle.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Then the water blasted out of the fountain, a miniature tidal wave.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Tsunami.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tsunami. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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