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
Trump is at the end of the first year of his second term, but Himes sees the tide slowly turning with elections on the horizon.
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
Larkspur was just one of the communities caught off guard last week as atmospheric river storms teamed up with king tides and southerly winds.
—Steven Rosenfeld, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The Green Bay Packers almost served the Chicago Bears a golden opportunity to turn the tide of Saturday’s wild-card playoff game.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
An average day at Lady Elliot has a tempo, with the details dictated by the tides.
—Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
Larkspur was just one of the communities caught off guard last week as atmospheric river storms teamed up with king tides and southerly winds.
—Steven Rosenfeld, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The Green Bay Packers almost served the Chicago Bears a golden opportunity to turn the tide of Saturday’s wild-card playoff game.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
An average day at Lady Elliot has a tempo, with the details dictated by the tides.
—Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tide
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The pants are loose from the thighs to the hems, giving you room to move while still keeping the shape on-trend.—
Michelle Rostamian,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Why Shop With Us Alison Syrett Cleary is an editor and writer with over 10 years of experience covering fashion trends.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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For once, things appear to be moving in the right direction in the injury department.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The poll shows that 47% of Marylanders believe the state is headed in the right direction, but 44% say the state is headed in the wrong direction.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In addition, the association said teens who use social media most frequently report suffering from poor mental health at higher rates, including a greater tendency to think about suicide or self-harm.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Laura is suspicious about Cherry's mysterious past, while Cherry is worried about Laura's manipulative tendencies.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Hadi of the weather service said those increasing winds could create hazardous marine conditions in South Florida, so swimmers and boaters should stay aware.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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The low Thursday night for Charlotte will be 19 degrees and the wind chill will be 13, the NWS says.—
Mark Price
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tide. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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