tides

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

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

Example Sentences

Officials have also issued a red alert for high tides and coastal surges.

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The vastness reminds him of the ocean, where constantly shifting tides mean that no two trips yield the same experience.

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Following an inspection, a spokesperson said it would allow the tides to reclaim the dead starfish while the Trust monitored the situation.

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In 2119, with Great Britain transformed into an archipelago by rising tides, a humanities professor named Thomas Metcalfe tries to solve the mystery of a lost poem.

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Storm surge combined with waves and high tides can lead to flooding over a large area and cause extensive damage.

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