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
Just as an earthquake can trigger a tsunami that crosses an entire ocean, even a distant hurricane can whip up beach surf.
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 19 Aug. 2025
By Ben Christopher and Marisa Kendall, CalMatters California lawmakers are preparing for a historic surge in federal funding for affordable housing construction, a tsunami of subsidy that advocates say could as much as double the number of low-rent units produced by the state over the next decade.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
By Ben Christopher and Marisa Kendall | CalMatters California lawmakers are preparing for a historic surge in federal funding for affordable housing construction, a tsunami of subsidy that advocates say could as much as double the number of low-rent units produced by the state over the next decade.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Healthcare systems aren’t ready for this demographic tsunami.
—Check Warner Mbe, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 19 Aug. 2025
By Ben Christopher and Marisa Kendall, CalMatters California lawmakers are preparing for a historic surge in federal funding for affordable housing construction, a tsunami of subsidy that advocates say could as much as double the number of low-rent units produced by the state over the next decade.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
By Ben Christopher and Marisa Kendall | CalMatters California lawmakers are preparing for a historic surge in federal funding for affordable housing construction, a tsunami of subsidy that advocates say could as much as double the number of low-rent units produced by the state over the next decade.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Healthcare systems aren’t ready for this demographic tsunami.
—Check Warner Mbe, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tsunami
Noun
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The Philadelphia Phillies have enjoyed a surge in the standings since the trade deadline and hold an 11-game lead in the National League East after sweeping the New York Mets.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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This surge takes place as market watchers carefully await the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, where a rate cut is widely expected.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The swells could produce life-threatening surf and rip currents, according to the National Weather Service.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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There are many Space Coast surf schools to choose from, and never a bad time of year to get in the water.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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But the swell of the score told us we were supposed to like that Andy left Paris.—
Megan Angelo,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kiko's swells should peak by Wednesday across the waters of the western islands, the hurricane center said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Just as New Orleans has spent the last 20 years on the road to recovery, DRP is working to reckon with Detroit's tidal wave of unjust property tax foreclosures and chart a path toward repair.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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From Anchorage Digital to BitGo and Morgan Stanley, a growing cast of financial firms are reaping big fees riding the tidal wave of corporate bitcoin buying.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Tsunami.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tsunami. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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