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
The highest was the 1958 Lituya Bay tsunami, which reached 530 meters.
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Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 May 2026
The silver tsunami is shaking up commercial real estate after years of senior housing being the quiet corner of the market.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Having this data layer will improve global prediction models related to weather and climate, tsunami impact zones and sea-level rise.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
In September, former Chief Business Officer Janea Marking described Sacramento City Unified School District’s financial crisis as an impending tsunami.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
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Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 May 2026
The silver tsunami is shaking up commercial real estate after years of senior housing being the quiet corner of the market.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Having this data layer will improve global prediction models related to weather and climate, tsunami impact zones and sea-level rise.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
In September, former Chief Business Officer Janea Marking described Sacramento City Unified School District’s financial crisis as an impending tsunami.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tsunami
Noun
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This flooding becomes even worse if accompanied by heavy rain or direct storm surge.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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For producer Pedro Krull at Aguda Cinema, the project is emblematic of a wider regional surge, with the company positioning itself as a creative incubator for emerging Alagoas voices.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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The water scenes are among the animation’s most gorgeous and effective, with Kristen teaching AJ how to swim and, soon enough, to surf.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The swell of political dissatisfaction with Starmer from many of his colleagues, and what appears to be his narrow escape from an immediate leadership challenge, provides the impetus for the government to revamp its legislative agenda.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The curve of the land shields the coastline from a heavier swell from the Atlantic, so the water remains calm and clear for long stretches.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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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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There wasn’t exactly a tidal wave of reaction to the news on social media months ago.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Tsunami.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tsunami. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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