- plural of tide.
tides
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In most parts of the world, two tide cycles occur each day.
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Deposed dictators, embezzlers and dissent-crushers have flooded into South Florida like the regular king tides.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
Earlier in October a Kelvin wave and strengthened tides due to Tropical Storm Rachel brought flooding to multiple beach communities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Scientists warn that November and December’s tides will strengthen again, culminating not only in rough, high seas but also heavy expected rains from El Niño.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
As tides rise and fall, the water lifts the ice and repeatedly exposes its underside to warm, pressurized seawater.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
Everything that I saw—the otter playing in the kelp, the rings of foam around the rocks that guarded the harbor, the gulls flying, the tides moving past the sandspit—filled me with happiness.
From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell
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