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Recent Examples of tidal wave
Walk inside the Art of Fútbol, a new exhibit powered by the Museum of Graffiti, and those same feelings come rushing at you like a tidal wave.
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Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Nor does freedom of speech seem an unambiguous value as a tidal wave of toxic disinformation washes over the republic in its 250th year.
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Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Then-President Joe Biden’s party lost nine seats and control of the House that year — not a political tidal wave as many pundits predicted, but a defeat nonetheless.
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Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
After a tidal wave of blowback that culminated in a lawsuit, a nonprofit health system has reversed course in its plan to replace its Oregon emergency physicians with a national chain.
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Tara Bannow,
STAT,
6 May 2026
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Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Nor does freedom of speech seem an unambiguous value as a tidal wave of toxic disinformation washes over the republic in its 250th year.
—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Then-President Joe Biden’s party lost nine seats and control of the House that year — not a political tidal wave as many pundits predicted, but a defeat nonetheless.
—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
After a tidal wave of blowback that culminated in a lawsuit, a nonprofit health system has reversed course in its plan to replace its Oregon emergency physicians with a national chain.
—
Tara Bannow,
STAT,
6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidal wave
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Jesse Marsch’s side deserved it after a second-half surge led by Alphonso Davies’ first appearance at this 2026 tournament.
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Less than two weeks later, Hurricane Milton brought strong winds and life-threatening storm surge to the west coast of Florida.
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But when a tsunami rocks their island, profound tragedy ensues, and immediately ups the stakes of a brief encounter.
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Similar calls and texts proliferated throughout Springfield’s Haitian community, triggering a tsunami of fear, panic and confusion, said Viles Dorsainvil, director of the Haitian Community Help and Support Center.
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Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife.
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Since its 2022 introduction, Ryder's Law has received a swell of support from local and national animal welfare groups; NYC legislators, including former mayor Eric Adams; and a slew of celebrities such as Billie Eilish, Ricky Gervais, Marisa Tomei and Christopher Walken.
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Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, on Sunday.
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Smoke billows following an Israeli strike on the area of the Rawdat al-Salihin Mosque and the nearby cemetery in the southern city of Nabatieh, Lebanon, May 26, 2026.
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“Tidal wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidal%20wave. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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