ebb and flow
idiom
—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
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And Cali turned to the water, watching their reflections ebb and flow.
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Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Human lives inevitably ebb and flow yet the calendar is consistent, ensuring that a few Decembers will always coincide with a few of our lowest points.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
While these styles ebb and flow on the runways, a leather jacket remains a staple of the cool-girl aesthetic.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
The New Moon in Virgo on August 23rd, creates an opportunity to tune into the ebb and flow of the world.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 20 Aug. 2025
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Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Human lives inevitably ebb and flow yet the calendar is consistent, ensuring that a few Decembers will always coincide with a few of our lowest points.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
While these styles ebb and flow on the runways, a leather jacket remains a staple of the cool-girl aesthetic.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
The New Moon in Virgo on August 23rd, creates an opportunity to tune into the ebb and flow of the world.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ebb and flow
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“Ebb and flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ebb%20and%20flow. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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