ebb and flow

phrase

—used to describe something that changes in a regular and repeated way

the ebb and flow of fashion

the ebb and flow of human history

Examples of ebb and flow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Andreeva came from a set down to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, and the ebb and flow was the story, but the final result came down to a blistering shot to Potapova’s forehand corner late in the third set. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Workflows ebb and flow with the seasons and with external changes. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

The cashier had a few moments of rest in between the ebb and flow of the lines. — Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Most people who have this problem ebb and flow out of various levels of improvement and safety. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for ebb and flow

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• bungalow
• calico
• calypso
• cameo