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 giant meteorite caused a tsunami to sweep across the planet, the scientists found.
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Hannah Peart, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
The September 2023 photo shows the scarring left by the tsunami on the face of the glacier.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
Hawaii Island Kona-Kohala Coast Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort
After being destroyed by a tsunami in 2011, this iconic property reopened in 2023.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Earth's Ring? A compilation of impact dates, tsunami deposits (megabreccia), L chondrite sediment and global temperatures that are cited as evidence for an Ordovidian ring and impacts.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024
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Hannah Peart, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
The September 2023 photo shows the scarring left by the tsunami on the face of the glacier.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
Hawaii Island Kona-Kohala Coast Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort
After being destroyed by a tsunami in 2011, this iconic property reopened in 2023.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Earth's Ring? A compilation of impact dates, tsunami deposits (megabreccia), L chondrite sediment and global temperatures that are cited as evidence for an Ordovidian ring and impacts.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tsunami
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This week, the full-length surges from No. 91 to No. 64 on the Official Albums Sales ranking.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The hurricane caused severe damage along Florida's East Coast, bringing strong winds, storm surge, and torrential rainfall.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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The weather service issued a a high surf advisory that was extended through 11 a.m. Saturday, and a coastal flood advisory along much of the Bay coastline, set to run through 1 p.m. Sunday.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The National Weather Service has issued a gale warning and high surf advisory across the coast in Northern California, calling the ocean conditions hazardous, especially for inexperienced mariners and those operating small vessels.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The winds from the swell aren't expected to be strong enough to cause damage, but more winds arriving in Southern California this weekend could have stronger impacts.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Democrats are pushing a resolution condemning the swell of disinformation peddled about recent major hurricanes that hit the Eastern Seaboard, including by politicians.Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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This organic audience growth comes in part from songs previously released such as tidal wave and sunburn, as well as from the new material on the DIVE album.Eric Fuller, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The newsroom was rocked by a tidal wave of resignations from columnists and cancellations from digital subscribers, who expressed anger and dismay that the venerable, Pulitzer Prize-winning news organization had abandoned its role in standing up to the threat described by Woodward and Bernstein.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Tsunami.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tsunami. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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