groundswell
a broad, deep swell or rolling of the sea, due to a distant storm or gale.
any surge of support, approval, or enthusiasm, especially among the general public: a groundswell of political support for the governor.
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How to use groundswell in a sentence
Despite findings from the United States and Europe that show the positive mental health effects of gender-affirming care, a recent groundswell of state legislation has sought to curb access to gender-affirming health care for those who want it.
Gender-affirming care improves mental health for transgender youth | Maria Temming | August 26, 2021 | Science NewsIn a groundswell of revision, scientists are wrestling with this heritage.
Racism lurks in names given to plants and animals. That’s starting to change | Jaime Chambers | August 25, 2021 | Science NewsThe groundswell began early this year with the introduction of 253 bills proposing voting restrictions across 43 states as of mid-February, according to the nonpartisan Brennan Center for Justice.
Here’s where GOP lawmakers have passed new voting restrictions around the country | Elise Viebeck | July 14, 2021 | Washington PostThe Bessemer fight, and Amazon organizing as a whole, reflect a new groundswell of interest in organizing among tech workers.
Tech’s new labor movement is harnessing lessons learned a century ago | Sarah Jaffe | June 30, 2021 | MIT Technology ReviewThe groundswell of antitrust activity is continuing to intensify.
Immediately, there was a national groundswell of voices calling for Arizona Governor Jan Brewer to veto the bill.
And away from sectarian conflict, a popular groundswell for the government to move aside has failed to materialize.
After Beirut Bombing of Wissan al-Hassan, a Wary Calm in Lebanon | Jamie Dettmer | October 30, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAnother 20,000-plus people would join the groundswell over the coming week.
In the Senate, Democrats are counting on consumer advocate Elizabeth Warren to generate a populist groundswell.
There is no groundswell of opposition to ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell’ coming from our military.
Warren Buffett Says 'Tax Me' and More Sunday Talk | The Daily Beast Video | November 28, 2010 | THE DAILY BEASTIt would be dangerous now to keep quite close to the rocks, for a heavy groundswell had risen.
The Quiver, 2/1900 | VariousThere has been no rain in the night, and no groundswell to produce any vibration.
The courage and the endurance women must possess to face a groundswell like this!
The Open Air | Richard JefferiesFor it is the nature of a groundswell to be exceedingly deceptive.
The Open Air | Richard JefferiesAll over the country the groundswell of unrest was steadily and rapidly rising.
To Him That Hath | Ralph Connor
British Dictionary definitions for groundswell
/ (ˈɡraʊndˌswɛl) /
a considerable swell of the sea, often caused by a distant storm or earthquake or by the passage of waves into shallow water
a strong public feeling or opinion that is detectable even though not openly expressed: a groundswell of discontent
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