as in trend
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
the tide of the battle turned suddenly, and the would-be invaders were forced to retreat
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Recent Examples of tide
In a tide election, that could endanger seats that were previously safely Republican.
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Fashion tides change constantly, after all.
—Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The new space took cues from the body of water for its design, inspired by the serenity of the changing tides.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Big Luxury Is Feeling the Pain By contrast, the big European brands are suffering and hoping that recent changes in management and creative direction, as well as less-aggressive price hikes will turn the tide in their favor.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Fashion tides change constantly, after all.
—Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The new space took cues from the body of water for its design, inspired by the serenity of the changing tides.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Big Luxury Is Feeling the Pain By contrast, the big European brands are suffering and hoping that recent changes in management and creative direction, as well as less-aggressive price hikes will turn the tide in their favor.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tide
Noun
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Josh Blackman, a law professor at South Texas College of Law, said the trend is notable because many cases involve on-camera evidence that should be easily provable in a court of law.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Another key implication lies in the de-dollarization trend driven by Russian alignment with China.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mother Monster took home the artist of the year award, best collaboration, best direction, and best art direction at the MTV Video Music Awards, which took place at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Once the band reaches your chest, slowly reverse the direction, keeping your elbows straight.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Nowadays people see small images on their phones so there’s a tendency to crop in on everything.—
Adam Morganstern,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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With that said, his biggest flaw remains a tendency to sail throws high from the pocket.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The energy department said wind and solar capacity is 'worthless' without sunlight or wind.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Waterspouts become favorable when water temperatures are warm, the air is cold and moist, and wind speeds are relatively light.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tide. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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