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low water

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ebb n.
low tide n.

NOUN

ebb

Synonyms

STRONG

abatement backflow decay decrease degeneration depreciation deterioration diminution drop dwindling flagging lessening recession reflux retreat shrinkage sinking slackening subsidence sweep wane waning weakening withdrawal

WEAK

fading away going out low tide outward flow petering out refluence retrocession retroflux

Antonyms

STRONG

advance development enlargement expansion growth improvement increase

WEAK

flow incline rise

NOUN

low tide

Synonyms

WEAK

dead low tide dead low water ebb tide low ebb mean low water

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Romania has shut down its only nuclear power station because of extremely low water levels in the Danube river caused by prolonged hot weather affecting much of Europe.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

The Environment Agency has warned that low water levels have resulted in potential navigation issues for boats on the Thames, Lark and Ouse.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Perilously low water levels are the latest stress for the region’s economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Both countries recorded low water levels much sooner than last year.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

It took Ralph at low water when his nerve was relaxed for the return to the shelter and the still, friendly waters of the lagoon.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

low water

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