high tide
noun
the tide at its highest level of elevation.
high tides
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pluralof high tide.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Laguna Beach officials have closed a section of the Aliso Beach parking lot after high tides and strong waves washed away sand and undermined a section of the lot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Minor beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding are possible, most likely during evening high tides on Saturday and Sunday, the weather service said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
Hartlepool Coastguard Rescue Team said "while it is very rare to find unexploded ordnance on a visit to the beach, bad weather and high tides can expose these objects".
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
"Currently there are eight regional flood alerts and five local flood warnings in force for coastal flood risk along the east coast due to a combination of high tides and large waves," a spokesperson added.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
He didn’t expect to see small pugmarks along the banks of the rivulets and creeks, because two high tides and two low tides swept in and out every day.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
