shock wave
noun
1
: a compressional wave of high amplitude caused by a shock (as from an earthquake or explosion) to the medium through which the wave travels
2
: a violent often pulsating disturbance or reaction
shock waves of rebellion
Examples of shock wave in a Sentence
The decision created a shock wave of criticism.
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The opinion was historic and sent shock waves throughout Washington, D.C., where law firms specializing in campaign finance had long advised their political clients that coordination between campaigns and PACs was a strict prohibition.
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Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s selections to serve in his cabinet and head government agencies sent shock waves in some quarters.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Lively’s allegations have sent shock waves across the industry.
—Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
So her early-November poll sent shock waves across the political class, who debated whether her findings portended an unaccounted-for Harris advantage.
—Elahe Izadi, arkansasonline.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s selections to serve in his cabinet and head government agencies sent shock waves in some quarters.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Lively’s allegations have sent shock waves across the industry.
—Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
So her early-November poll sent shock waves across the political class, who debated whether her findings portended an unaccounted-for Harris advantage.
—Elahe Izadi, arkansasonline.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Shock wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shock%20wave. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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