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
Jan Jones’ embrace of Jackson could be the start of a tide of state House Republicans rejecting the lieutenant governor after years of feeling burned by his attempts to impose his will on the lower chamber.
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ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Doing so may help turn the tide of public opinion and, most importantly, deepen students’ understanding of and empathy for their fellow citizens.
—Shannon Watkins, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Because of this, the incoming and outgoing tides can be extremely powerful.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The outdoor terraces are covered and lead towards a timber pathway and a dock, which moves on toward the Atlantic, providing a full view of the ocean tides.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Doing so may help turn the tide of public opinion and, most importantly, deepen students’ understanding of and empathy for their fellow citizens.
—Shannon Watkins, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Because of this, the incoming and outgoing tides can be extremely powerful.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The outdoor terraces are covered and lead towards a timber pathway and a dock, which moves on toward the Atlantic, providing a full view of the ocean tides.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tide
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Lucky Step Ballet Fashion Sneakers These are a fun, budget-friendly take on the ballet sneaker trend that feels thoughtfully designed.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Speaking on a recent analyst call, Dimon also pointed to some easing in underwriting standards across the market, noting that the trend extends beyond private credit.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Previously unproven players like Neemias Queta, Baylor Scheierman, Jordan Walsh, Luka Garza and rookie Hugo Gonzalez all enjoyed career years under Mazzulla’s direction.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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People are different; their experiences might have little overlap; their values pull in competing directions.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Kormákur is an Icelandic filmmaker whose breakout was the 2006 crime drama Jar City and who has a tendency to bounce around both genres and continents.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Julie Aitken Schermer, a psychology professor at the University of Western Ontario in Canada, published a paper that showed drivers who modified their exhaust systems to be louder were more likely to have psychopathic and sadist tendencies.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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The fire moved north from Oceanside Boulevard toward the El Corazon Senior Center, with wind and terrain helping fuel its spread.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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An icy wind blew through the buckled windows.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tide. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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