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

Examples of ebb and flow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Marking the last sign in the zodiac, the sun’s journey through its Mutable waters is about surrendering to the ebb and flow of the universe. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025

These ups and downs are threaded throughout the central relationship this film is hinged on as their feelings ebb and flow with each new development. —David Opie, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025

Demographic trends can be complex, with a mix of variables such as international migration (both legal and undocumented), domestic migration, and the ebb and flow of births versus deaths. —Jon Coupal, Orange County Register, 3 Feb. 2025

The planet’s composition, too, is key to understanding what conditions prevail from the extreme ebb and flow of starlight caused by its eccentric orbit. —Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 2 Feb. 2025

Rhymes for ebb and flow

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