high tide
noun
1
: the tide when the water is at its greatest elevation
2
: culminating point : climax
the hide tide of the war effort
Examples of high tide in a Sentence
At high tide the water covers the rocks completely.
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The Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island is home to that iconic vermillion torii gate that appears to float on the sea at high tide.
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The group of three children and four adults had been hiking along the water’s edge over the weekend, but became trapped as high tide and a large swell came in, the NSW State Emergency Service confirmed in a statement.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
At high tide off the coast of Miyajima Island, a vermillion gate appears to hover above the sea.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The vermillion torii gate appears to float on the sea at high tide, creating a striking image against the water and surrounding mountains.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The group of three children and four adults had been hiking along the water’s edge over the weekend, but became trapped as high tide and a large swell came in, the NSW State Emergency Service confirmed in a statement.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
At high tide off the coast of Miyajima Island, a vermillion gate appears to hover above the sea.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The vermillion torii gate appears to float on the sea at high tide, creating a striking image against the water and surrounding mountains.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for high tide
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“High tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20tide. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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