floodtides
/ˈflʌdˌtaɪdz/
noun
- The rising or incoming tide; the period when the sea level rises toward the shore.
- Coastal towns monitor floodtides closely to prepare for potential flooding.
- The fishermen returned to port before the floodtides made the waters too rough.
- During floodtides, the beach narrows as the water climbs higher up the sand.
- A great surge or overwhelming influx of something, such as emotions, people, or events.
- The country faced a floodtide of refugees seeking safety.
- She felt a floodtide of relief when she heard the good news.
- The floodtides of tourists overwhelmed the small island every summer.
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