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riptides

  • plural
    of riptide.
    riptide
    noun
    a tide that opposes another or other tides, causing a violent disturbance in the sea.

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Massive waves and powerful riptides are no joke.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 1, 2024

At popular beaches on Lake Michigan, swimmers must navigate crashing waves and dangerous riptides on their own.

From New York Times ● Jun. 9, 2022

Part of Singapore's reason for dismissing American pedagogy is "navigational" in a geopolitical sense: Lee Hsien Loong likens his country to a small but doughty craft breasting powerful riptides of global economics and politics.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2021

“King survived some dangerous riptides while winning 39 Grand Slam tennis event titles,” says sports columnist Helene Elliott.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2021

Three spiral lighthouses took shape along the rocky coast, warning sailors away from the treacherous cliffs and quick riptides of Deliene’s coastline.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee