tides

Cultural  

1. The periodic rise and fall of the ocean level owing to the gravitational force exerted by the moon and sun.

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In most parts of the world, two tide cycles occur each day.

Example Sentences

Oceans and tides and earth, in their hands.

From Literature

But the dollar’s privilege will inevitably erode, exposing Americans’ portfolios and household budgets to global economic tides.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Once the island is fully established with gravel on top, it will sit safely above the highest tides to offer a safe refuge for some of our bird species which are in decline," Gilchrist said.

From BBC

If so, it would have been a remarkable feat — a swim of about 1½ miles across cold, choppy waters with strong tides.

From Los Angeles Times

He and his business partner, David Balducci, have been studying these sites for years, quietly drawing up plans while the legal tides in Sacramento turned in their favor.

From The Wall Street Journal