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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As one of the first high-end luxury label whiskies, Blue Label's release sent shock waves through the global whisky market.
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Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
The decision sent shock waves through the psychedelic industry, suggesting substances might not be legalized for the masses as soon as a growing number of companies and investors in the space would like.
—Michelle Lhooq, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Amazon’s five-day return-to-office order sent shock waves throughout the company and the broader business world last month.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
Israel's aerial campaign in Lebanon has killed more than 1,000 people, according to Lebanon's health ministry, Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli strike Friday, sending shock waves across the region, with Iran vowing revenge.
—Zoya Awky, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
The decision sent shock waves through the psychedelic industry, suggesting substances might not be legalized for the masses as soon as a growing number of companies and investors in the space would like.
—Michelle Lhooq, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Amazon’s five-day return-to-office order sent shock waves throughout the company and the broader business world last month.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
Israel's aerial campaign in Lebanon has killed more than 1,000 people, according to Lebanon's health ministry, Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli strike Friday, sending shock waves across the region, with Iran vowing revenge.
—Zoya Awky, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Shock wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shock%20wave. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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