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Surge (Noun)

A large sea wave.

Nouns denoting natural events.

The surfers rode the surge all the way to the shore, feeling the rush of adrenaline as they glided across the water.
A massive surge crashed against the seawall, threatening to flood the coastal town.
The warning signs on the beach indicated a high risk of surge during the full moon, advising swimmers to exercise caution.
As the storm intensified, the surge grew in power, pounding the shore with relentless force.
The kayak capsized in the surge, tossing its occupants into the churning water.

A sudden or abrupt strong increase; "stimulated a surge of speculation"; "an upsurge of emotion"; "an upsurge in violent crime".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The sudden news of the company's bankruptcy stimulated a surge of speculation about the cause of its downfall.
The movie's emotional ending triggered an upsurge of tears from the audience.
There has been a surge in applications for the new housing development due to its proximity to the city center.
The unexpected announcement of the rock star's retirement caused a surge of ticket sales for their farewell tour.
The economic downturn led to a surge in unemployment rates across the country.

A sudden forceful flow.

Nouns denoting natural events.

A surge of adrenaline flowed through her body as she jumped off the cliff.
The storm caused a surge of water to sweep through the coastal town, flooding homes and businesses.
The announcement of the concert ticket sales caused a surge of traffic on the website, crashing the server.
The lightning strike created a surge of electricity that set the house on fire.
During the high tide, a surge of ocean water poured into the harbor, lifting boats and docks.