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tide

noun

ˈtīd How to pronounce tide (audio)
Definition of tidenext
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 However, government forces turned the tide earlier this month, striking Houthi positions on the Red Sea, on Yemen's western coast. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026 Over the course of challenges, members of the Workers are able to replace Rulers in the penthouse, changing their fortunes and the tide of the game. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 Over the next three days, king tides are expected in Miami-Dade, say local authorities. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 King tides will continue over the next few months through December. — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tide
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  1. trend
  2. direction
  3. tendency
  4. wind
Noun
  • The approach also fits with a wider industry trend toward combining sensors, processors and AI capabilities closer to where data is generated.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
  • This individual can map the demographic trends across neighborhoods and help systems make enrollment zoning decisions that can shift zones or consolidate to nearby schools as enrollment declines.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of trend
Noun
  • Dycus appeared to have had the Winter Springs program headed in the right direction after a difficult start.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Khaled Abdul Malek, who testified about being detained and tortured under Alsheikh’s direction, praised the sentence in a statement.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of direction
Noun
  • Seasonal tendencies are challenging, though everyone knows this.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Everything else emerged from that — even her more off-kilter tendencies.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of tendency
Noun
  • Critics argue that such a move would crowd out other resources, such as solar and wind generators, from participating in the program.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The weather service warned that stronger thunderstorms on Saturday also could bring gusty winds, frequent lightning and heavy downpours.
    — Juan Ortega, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of wind

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“Tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tide. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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