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
On Earth, the result is the changing ocean tides as our moon tugs at the water.
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Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Indeed, few companies can effectively move against the tide on their own.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
One of the highest annual tides of the year is on Wednesday, and the offshore winds blown in from this disturbance, plus all of the rain, likely spells out more flooding for South Floridians.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Additionally, changing oxygen levels at high and low tide and salinity in the harbor may harm them.
—David Ramotowski, The Conversation, 26 Sep. 2025
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Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Indeed, few companies can effectively move against the tide on their own.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
One of the highest annual tides of the year is on Wednesday, and the offshore winds blown in from this disturbance, plus all of the rain, likely spells out more flooding for South Floridians.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Additionally, changing oxygen levels at high and low tide and salinity in the harbor may harm them.
—David Ramotowski, The Conversation, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tide
Noun
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While stocks in the region, so far, have underperformed their emerging-market peers, letting down many investors, these lower valuations are attractive to KKR because of the positive macro trends.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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An extension of little luxuries, this trend is an easy way to treat yourself to something both beautiful and delicious!—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Swim in a direction following the shoreline.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Add pasta; cook according to package directions for al dente.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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King said he was inspired in part by Rader’s arrest, more specifically, by his ability to keep his murderous tendencies completely unknown to the rest of his family.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Patriots defensive staff sifts through all kinds of data while scripting a game plan, from traditional player scouting reports, scheme tendencies, statistical analyses and film findings of their own.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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In addition to significant coastal flooding, the storm will be accompanied by 45 mph wind gusts and periods of heavy rain.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The storm generated wind gusts 100 mph or more in western Alaska Sunday, akin to the gusts Category 1 or 2 hurricanes are capable of.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tide. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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