tidal wave
noun
1
a
: an unusually high sea wave that is triggered especially by an earthquake
b
: an unusual rise of water alongshore due to strong winds
2
: something overwhelming especially in quantity or volume
a tidal wave of tourists
Examples of tidal wave in a Sentence
a tidal wave of emotion
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On 11 March, a tidal wave set in motion a sequence of events that led to meltdowns in three reactors at the Fukushima Dai-ichi power station, 250 kilometers northeast of Tokyo.
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IEEE Spectrum, 31 Oct. 2011
Policymakers too are taking steps to address this AI tidal wave, as evidenced by the recent adoption of the EU AI Act by the European Parliament.
—Byjeffrey Saviano, Fortune, 8 May 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 31 Oct. 2011
Policymakers too are taking steps to address this AI tidal wave, as evidenced by the recent adoption of the EU AI Act by the European Parliament.
—Byjeffrey Saviano, Fortune, 8 May 2024
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“Tidal wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tidal%20wave. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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