rip current
nounDefinition of rip current
: a strong usually narrow surface current flowing outward from a shore that results from the return flow of waves and wind-driven water
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If you get caught in a rip current, swim with it, not against it. — Scottie Andrew, CNN, "Whether you're spending Labor Day on a beach, boat or couch, here's how to stay safe," 29 Aug. 2019 Dorian could bring two to four inches of rain to parts of the Lesser Antilles, along with rough seas and rip currents. — Leigh Morgan, al, "Tropical Storm Dorian 2019 on track for Caribbean by Tuesday and looking more organized," 25 Aug. 2019 One Twitter user posted a video of a swimmer caught up in a rip current Sunday morning. — Ivana Hrynkiw | [email protected], al.com, "Beachgoers in Panama City Beach form human chain to save swimmer from rip current," 15 July 2019 Fred swam out and used all of his strength to rescue his daughters from the strong rip current. — Ricky Pinela, orlandosentinel.com, "Father drowns after saving his daughters from Florida rip current," 30 July 2019 The National Weather Service in Mobile called rip currents life-threatening. — Ivana Hrynkiw | [email protected], al.com, "Beachgoers in Panama City Beach form human chain to save swimmer from rip current," 15 July 2019 Russell Park said powerful rip currents, like those that carried Zakrewski away, are not obvious to the naked eye. — David K. Li, NBC News, "Georgia man saved his 8-year-old daughter from rip current in Florida. Then he drowned.," 11 July 2019 Not long after realizing this, Olivia and Kathryn were caught in the rip current as well. — Ricky Pinela, orlandosentinel.com, "Father drowns after saving his daughters from Florida rip current," 30 July 2019 Double red flags, indicating the water was closed due to dangerous rip currents and rough surf brought on by Hurricane Barry, were posted at the time. — Leada Gore | [email protected], al.com, "Man drowns in rough surf at Panama City Beach," 16 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rip current.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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