rip current
noun
: 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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To avoid being swept away, swim parallel to the shore to exit a rip current.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Instead, swim parallel to the shore and away from the rip current's grip.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
There is a high risk of life-threatening rip currents at area beaches.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2025
The weather service also warned of a series of strong rip currents and flooding along Gulf-facing beaches, especially during high tides.
—CBS News, 6 May 2025
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Instead, swim parallel to the shore and away from the rip current's grip.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
There is a high risk of life-threatening rip currents at area beaches.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2025
The weather service also warned of a series of strong rip currents and flooding along Gulf-facing beaches, especially during high tides.
—CBS News, 6 May 2025
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“Rip current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rip%20current. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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