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
Thousands gathered in mourning on Thursday, Dec. 26, to mark two decades since the world’s largest tsunami.
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Luke Chinman, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
So grateful for the tsunami of prayers for our students, staff, & families.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The brazen Manhattan murder of a UnitedHealthcare CEO reopened floodgates to a tsunami of anger about U.S. medical and insurance costs at a time when Americans say their wallet worries are paramount.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
The theory that Cumbre Vieja on La Palma could trigger a massive tsunami in the Atlantic Ocean originates from a 2001 study published in Geophysical Research Letters.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Luke Chinman, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
So grateful for the tsunami of prayers for our students, staff, & families.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The brazen Manhattan murder of a UnitedHealthcare CEO reopened floodgates to a tsunami of anger about U.S. medical and insurance costs at a time when Americans say their wallet worries are paramount.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
The theory that Cumbre Vieja on La Palma could trigger a massive tsunami in the Atlantic Ocean originates from a 2001 study published in Geophysical Research Letters.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Related article Americans may have to actually brace for stagflation with Trump tariffs A surge in energy costs was the culprit behind the monthly increase, according to the report.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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The surge in borrowing costs puts the British government’s plan to revive economic growth, by allocating more money for public services and greater investment, at risk less than three months after it was announced.Eshe Nelson, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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After a morning in the surf, Cape Weligama’s open-air Ocean Terrace restaurant offered a feast: thick, creamy buffalo curd served with coconut treacle; baskets of lacy, crisp egg hoppers; fragrant green bean yellow curry served with regional red rice and crispy pappadums.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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After removing the hooks and lines, Johnson pulled the fish by the tail into the ocean and released it in the surf, video shows.Mark Price, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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As professional golf continues to alter the game in an effort to appease players, partners and patrons, time will tell if these changes actually grow the game, which has witnessed a significant swell in amateur participation since the Covid-19 pandemic.Michael LoRé, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Society The Same War Karen Connelly The acquittal of the man who stood trial for the murder of Cindy Gladue inspired a swell of voices calling for change.hazlitt.net, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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Then one day in 2019, her son Huxley disappeared from videos altogether, prompting a tidal wave of questions from fans and eventually sparking a scandal that ended her career online entirely.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
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Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn cranked the blitz dial up to 10, engulfing Darnold in the pocket like a tidal wave.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Tsunami.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tsunami. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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