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shock wave
noun as in sudden strong wave
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“A hammer cannot be broken just by shock waves, for example. Someone has opened it and started sabotaging the inside.”
From BBC
The shock wave blew out windows for over 200 square miles and damaged buildings.
From BBC
The shock wave had ripped out walls of neighboring structures, hurled cars and shaken houses almost a mile away.
From Los Angeles Times
The incident sent shock waves around the world as leaders quickly denounced Putin’s act of aggression on social media.
From Los Angeles Times
The report sent shock waves through the city.
From BBC
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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