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groundswell

[ ground-swel ]

noun

  1. a broad, deep swell or rolling of the sea, due to a distant storm or gale.
  2. any surge of support, approval, or enthusiasm, especially among the general public:

    a groundswell of political support for the governor.



groundswell

/ ˈɡʊԻˌɛ /

noun

  1. a considerable swell of the sea, often caused by a distant storm or earthquake or by the passage of waves into shallow water
  2. a strong public feeling or opinion that is detectable even though not openly expressed

    a groundswell of discontent

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Origin of groundswell1

First recorded in 1810–20; ground 1 + swell
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"Because of it, there was a groundswell of people really clamouring for a ban," he tells the BBC.

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The pledge of more enforcement actions has rattled immigrant communities throughout California and across the country and spurred a groundswell of activism.

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After joining Ginni Thomas’ “Groundswell” coalition—a project for coordinating conservative propaganda messaging—in 2013, Bongino curried the conspiratorial right through frequent appearances on Alex Jones’ Infowars network.

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Speaking on background, officials at UCLA, USC and other campuses with large international student populations that saw a groundswell of pro-Palestinian protests last year said their administrations were looking over the president’s order with concern.

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The Times’ findings should give great pause and concern to those expecting an immediate groundswell of opposition to President Trump:

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