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
Workers hoping that the tide of job-hopping gains will turn in their favor might be waiting a while; so long as employers continue to limit hiring and workers stay put in their jobs, the situation will only get worse.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
However, over the last few weeks, that tide has turned dramatically.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
That is, until a late injury to Corey Washington turned the tides in Louisville’s favor.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Aubrey talked about Fairbairn’s contract being the rising tide that lifts all boats.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
However, over the last few weeks, that tide has turned dramatically.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
That is, until a late injury to Corey Washington turned the tides in Louisville’s favor.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Aubrey talked about Fairbairn’s contract being the rising tide that lifts all boats.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tide
Noun
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The decrease solidified an improving trend over the prior two years, which saw only slight increases.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Wait n’ Rest concept is part of a larger trend among travelers who are looking for their own space.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The nation is moving in two starkly different directions, with states such as Oklahoma, South Carolina and Kentucky phasing out their income tax to attract businesses and population.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Morning messages tug your focus in new directions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There is a tendency at this time of the year to blind-resume compare – to throw up two schools with all their metrics and argue who does and doesn’t belong in the tournament.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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The film noir tackles the corruptive tendencies of power, with Broderick Crawford as a populist politician who rises up as a Southern governor and wields dangerous influence.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Expect winds to be northwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and humidity 15 to 25%.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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High winds could also affect Fairfield and the Camas Prairie, Adams said, as well as the Magic Valley, Twin Falls, Jerome, the Owyhee Mountains and Southwest Highlands.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tide. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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