shock wave
noun
1
: a compressional wave of high amplitude caused by a shock (as from an earthquake or explosion) to the medium through which the wave travels
2
: a violent often pulsating disturbance or reaction
shock waves of rebellion
Examples of shock wave in a Sentence
The decision created a shock wave of criticism.
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The move is sending shock waves throughout the cannabis and hemp community.
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Iris Dorbian, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The cyberattack, which occurred over Easter, wiped over £1 billion from M&S’ stock market value and sent shock waves across the industry, with hackers also targeting the Co-op and Harrods.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya,chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 May 2025
In a fiery Tuesday meeting, the New Orleans City Council grilled the city's top law enforcement officials over Friday's 10-man jailbreak that has sent shock waves across the nation.
—Peter D'abrosca , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
Massive cutbacks to the National Endowment for the Arts continue to send shock waves through L.A.’s arts community.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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Iris Dorbian, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The cyberattack, which occurred over Easter, wiped over £1 billion from M&S’ stock market value and sent shock waves across the industry, with hackers also targeting the Co-op and Harrods.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya,chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 May 2025
In a fiery Tuesday meeting, the New Orleans City Council grilled the city's top law enforcement officials over Friday's 10-man jailbreak that has sent shock waves across the nation.
—Peter D'abrosca , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
Massive cutbacks to the National Endowment for the Arts continue to send shock waves through L.A.’s arts community.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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“Shock wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shock%20wave. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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