Synonyms for tidal wave

Grammar : Noun

Définition of tidal wave

noun giant sea wave

Example sentences :

The tidal wave of progress, once repulsed, is not likely to subside forever.
Extract from : « The Arena » by Various

A great Peruvian earthquake sent a tidal wave into the Red Sea.
Extract from : « Ranching, Sport and Travel » by Thomas Carson

That seething mob at Presho was only the spray cast by the tidal wave.
Extract from : « Land of the Burnt Thigh » by Edith Eudora Kohl

At any time a tidal wave is likely to sweep in from the frowning shores of Michigan.
Extract from : « The House » by Eugene Field

The conventional returned as a tidal wave and flooded the citizen.
Extract from : « Sixes and Sevens » by O. Henry

"It must be the tidal wave that Phyllis spoke about," thought Patty.
Extract from : « The Nicest Girl in the School » by Angela Brazil

Most of them spoke of it as people talk of a tidal wave in China.
Extract from : « The Dark Tower » by Phyllis Bottome

The tidal wave of Boxer uprising had reached and overwhelmed it.
Extract from : « The Blue Dragon » by Kirk Munroe

Like a tidal wave the sorrow of the world seemed to overwhelm Louise.
Extract from : « The Outrage » by Annie Vivanti

And the blackness of night rushed over him like a tidal wave.
Extract from : « The Rest Hollow Mystery » by Rebecca N. Porter

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