tidal wave

noun

Definition of tidal wavenext
as in surge

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Recent Examples of tidal wave Chief on consumers' minds is cyclosporiasis, an unpleasant intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which has recently dominated headlines amid a tidal wave of cases. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 July 2026 Monsanto has faced a tidal wave of litigation in recent years over its Roundup product. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 25 June 2026 With a population of over 200 million, any news story generates a tidal wave of jokes, many of them very sharp. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 25 June 2026 The Sloane Club is trying to ride the tidal wave of money and interest flowing toward members-only clubs — businesses charging hefty annual fees for access to exclusive plush bars, restaurants and other amenities. — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tidal wave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidal wave
  1. surge
  2. tsunami
  3. swell
  4. billow
Noun
  • This week, Nepal saw more than 430 megawatts of power –– enough to power hundreds of thousands of homes –– knocked offline after 12 dams were hit by the surge of floodwaters.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Over the past decade, golf in Portugal has experienced a remarkable surge, with destinations such as the beautiful Palmares Ocean Living & Golf Resort putting the country firmly on the global golf travel map.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of surge
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  • But what happens in the event of a tsunami or a major weather event?
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • First, in 1960, a tsunami destroyed much of the town, killing several of the Kiyosakis’ classmates.
    — Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of tsunami
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  • Depending on the exact track of the storm, these swells are likely to increase early next week.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • At the moment, Sunday and Monday appear to be the days for the peak swell.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of swell
Noun
  • Taking a pass Smoke billows from a fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers in September 2024.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For eight brutal days, residents of Boyle Heights watched smoke billow from a burning warehouse and prayed the flames would spare their homes.
    — Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of billow

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