The tide crept up, soaking the sand with salt water.

Meaning: The sea level rose slowly and quietly, making the sand wet with salty water.

Choice of Words: Tide is the rising and falling of the sea level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Crept means to move slowly and quietly, often in a stealthy or cautious manner. Soaking means to saturate something with a liquid. Salt water is water that contains salt, typically from the sea.

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• Tide whispers secrets to sand.
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• Rain poured down, soaking the thirsty earth.
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