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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As of now, this looks like a manageable storm, albeit one with the usual hazards from gusty winds to heavy rain to rough seas and high tides in Newfoundland.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Given the gale force NE'rly winds some minor soundside coastal flooding (up to 1-2 ft) may also occur starting with the Tue afternoon high tide cycle as well.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The new sand at Tyson Street, with its small park about three blocks south of the Oceanside Municipal Pier, will be spread above the high tide line to restore dry sand beach areas and enhance public access, the city’s release states.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Given the gale force NE'rly winds some minor soundside coastal flooding (up to 1-2 ft) may also occur starting with the Tue afternoon high tide cycle as well.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The new sand at Tyson Street, with its small park about three blocks south of the Oceanside Municipal Pier, will be spread above the high tide line to restore dry sand beach areas and enhance public access, the city’s release states.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
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 6 Nov. 2025.
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