tidal wave
noun
1
a
: an unusually high sea wave that is triggered especially by an earthquake
b
: an unusual rise of water alongshore due to strong winds
2
: something overwhelming especially in quantity or volume
a tidal wave of tourists
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a tidal wave of emotion
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However, the tidal wave of claims – many of which turned out to either be false, or simply lacking evidentiary support – caused an over-correction across the legal system that was akin to jerking the steering wheel the moment your tires begin to slip on ice.
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Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Our bullish view is that investors are still underestimating the tidal wave of growth on the horizon from the $2 trillion of spending over the next 3 years coming from enterprise and government spending around AI technology and use cases.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Ventura’s lawsuit, which was settled for $20 million within 24 hours, sparked a tidal wave of similar allegations from both men and women.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
The Miami Heat Few runs in NBA history can match the sheer dominance and spectacle of the Miami Heat’s Big 3 era from 2010 to 2014 — a stretch that delivered four straight Finals appearances, two championships, and a cultural tidal wave that reshaped the league.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
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Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Our bullish view is that investors are still underestimating the tidal wave of growth on the horizon from the $2 trillion of spending over the next 3 years coming from enterprise and government spending around AI technology and use cases.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Ventura’s lawsuit, which was settled for $20 million within 24 hours, sparked a tidal wave of similar allegations from both men and women.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
The Miami Heat Few runs in NBA history can match the sheer dominance and spectacle of the Miami Heat’s Big 3 era from 2010 to 2014 — a stretch that delivered four straight Finals appearances, two championships, and a cultural tidal wave that reshaped the league.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
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“Tidal wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tidal%20wave. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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