groundswell

[US]/'graʊn(d),swel/
[UK]/ˈɡraʊndˌswɛl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

Part of speech: noun
English definition: a tsunami or a shallow water long wave caused by a hurricane or an earthquake.

Example Sentences

a groundswell of antiwar sentiment.

an unexpected groundswell of opposition developed.

There is a groundswell of support for the new policy.

The groundswell of public opinion forced the government to reconsider its decision.

The groundswell of excitement in the stadium was palpable.

The groundswell of protests grew stronger as more people joined the demonstration.

There is a groundswell of interest in renewable energy technologies.

The groundswell of enthusiasm for the new product exceeded expectations.

The groundswell of support from the community was overwhelming.

The groundswell of opposition to the project was unexpected.

The groundswell of creativity among the team led to innovative solutions.

The groundswell of change in the industry is inevitable.

Real-world Examples

Because that's where there was a really big groundswell of interest.

Source: Vox opinion

So far, we've not see that kind of groundswell of support.

Source: NPR News April 2016 Collection

It doesn't seem like, though, it has the groundswell.

Source: VOA Special Collection March 2018

He thinks that there are people — There's a groundswell of public support in Ukraine that would like to be part of Russia.

Source: The Washington Post

There is a groundswell of support for this reunion and we're not going to disappoint the fans.

Source: 2016 ESLPod

Now, Hebrew, Cornish and Tunica are just three examples from a groundswell of language activism on every continent.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) November 2019 Collection

In fact, according to Nick, one of  the major supporters behind that groundswell of apology laws in America were lobbyists.

Source: Radio Laboratory

It just takes one person to connect with your art, who feels like you directly communicated with them to start a groundswell.

Source: Gossip Girl Season 5

Because of the zeitgeist shift that's happened in the last year or two, suddenly, ignition can happen here, because there's enough critical groundswell.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) December 2019 Collection

Well, after weeks of this groundswell of employee activism, the company decided to raise wages by five to 15 percent in cities across the country.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) October 2019 Collection

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