groundswell
noun
ground·swell
ˈgrau̇nd-ˌswel 
1
usually ground swell
: a broad deep undulation of the ocean caused by an often distant gale or seismic disturbance
2
: a rapid spontaneous growth (as of political opinion)
a groundswell of support
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Yet, groundswells of humanity are emerging amongst the dirt digging, widespread misinformation and deeply unethical sharing of imagery at play.
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Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
That groundswell would have to come from parents, educators and educator societies, local to national health care systems, local to national policymakers, public health experts, researchers, funding agencies, insurance companies, etcetera.
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
After a groundswell of grassroots complaints to @ElonMusk from the #WhiteDudesforHarris community, our account was reinstated & we’re allowed to post again.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 July 2024
Perhaps internal heat is causing a groundswell or triggering eruptions that pile material on the peak.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
That groundswell would have to come from parents, educators and educator societies, local to national health care systems, local to national policymakers, public health experts, researchers, funding agencies, insurance companies, etcetera.
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
After a groundswell of grassroots complaints to @ElonMusk from the #WhiteDudesforHarris community, our account was reinstated & we’re allowed to post again.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 July 2024
Perhaps internal heat is causing a groundswell or triggering eruptions that pile material on the peak.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Groundswell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundswell. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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