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

West Brom’s fortunes may ebb and flow but the highest ground in the EFL, at 542 feet above sea level, rarely fails to deliver. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 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

Energy levels naturally ebb and flow depending on various factors, so your workout performance may not be the same every time. — Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026

On that note, with your celestial ruler, Venus, taking a dip in your sleepy 12th house of resting, retreating and surrendering to the ebb and flow of your spirit, you’re encouraged to slow down. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Rhymes for ebb and flow

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