The groundswell of support kept his campaign afloat.
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Groundswell
Synonyms for "groundswell" (7 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: inflow, mobilization, rise, surge, upsurge.
- Sentence evidence is available for groundswell, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "groundswell".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "groundswell"
Keep "groundswell" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "groundswell" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "groundswell", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "groundswell" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
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4 entriesgrassroots movementpopular uprisingspring outflowwater table rise
Collocations
6 entriesgroundswell movementgroundswell of opiniongroundswell of supportgroundswell trendpolitical groundswellpublic groundswell
Sample sentences
5 total sentences available.
An astonishing groundswell of support for the new Democratic frontrunner, Barack Obama, is threatening to sweep Hillary Clinton away in New Hampshire, which holds the first primary election of the 2008 presidential contest tomorrow.
Source: wiktionary
The 1987 book British Piers was written at a time when Britain's seaside resorts were perhaps at their lowest ebb, with a groundswell of support for rejuvenation and conservation just beginning.
Source: wiktionary
The public’s endorsement of the war lacks the patriotic groundswell that greeted the annexation of Crimea in 2014.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "groundswell"?
Closest matches include inflow, mobilization, rise, surge, upsurge.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "groundswell"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.