Riptide and Rip current

Riptide

Riptide noun - A strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore.
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Synonyms for Riptide

Rip current is a synonym for riptide. In some cases you can use "Rip current" instead a noun "Riptide".

Rip current

Rip current noun - A strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore.
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Synonyms for Rip current

Riptide is a synonym for rip current. You can use "Riptide" instead a noun phrase "Rip current".
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