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 tsunami warning followed an 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
There is a blue and white wave painted on the sidewalk, the crest at the top of a cement square, municipal signage marking a tsunami evacuation route.
—Rebecca Chace
july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Some local governments, including San Mateo County, decided not to sound their tsunami sirens.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
The event is family-friendly, offering games and a tsunami water slide for kids.
—Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Gutierrez Ana Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
There is a blue and white wave painted on the sidewalk, the crest at the top of a cement square, municipal signage marking a tsunami evacuation route.
—Rebecca Chace
july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Some local governments, including San Mateo County, decided not to sound their tsunami sirens.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
The event is family-friendly, offering games and a tsunami water slide for kids.
—Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Gutierrez Ana Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tsunami
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The surge for season seven was also fueled by newcomers to the Love Island franchise.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic sparked a surge in remote work in the U.S., more men than women are returning to the office.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Organizers called off the start of the Challenger Series portion of the competition on Wednesday, July 30, due to itty-bitty surf and a funky wind that was mucking up the conditions even more.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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Ericeira and Nazaré are popular surf spots for travelers who want to catch a wave or two.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
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That's because some sellers, given higher interest rates and slower sales, might have to consider lowering their asking prices to attract buyers as inventory swells and mortgage rates hover in the 6% range.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The images can also be stitched together to make a time lapse, so people can visualize how the shore changes with various swells, tides and seasons.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 July 2025
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This historic change has the potential to trigger a tidal wave that could change the financial landscape of the mobile gaming industry and inspire others to challenge the status quo.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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But in the tidal wave of everyday life, the tiny moments of connection that used to come so easily often get lost in the shuffle.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Tsunami.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tsunami. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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