riptide

noun

rip·​tide ˈrip-ˌtīd How to pronounce riptide (audio)

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Stories of acute distress run through these feral tracks, which drag you into Soul Glo’s bleak world like riptides. Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024 The project addressed erosion and riptide concerns at the beach and lowered the depth of the water. David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024 Ernesto avoids east coast, causes riptides While the hurricane is not projected to hit the east coast, the storm is set to cause rip currents and high surf from Florida to Nova Scotia. James Powel, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024 In late June, two teenagers disappeared when they were swept away by a riptide at Jacob Riis Park. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for riptide 

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of riptide was in 1862

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“Riptide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riptide. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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