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
Today, Horowitz’s startup, AMP, based in Louisville, Colo., has developed a technology that could move the needle—by using AI to pluck recyclables out of society’s vast tide of garbage far more quickly and efficiently.
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Chris Stokel-Walker, Fortune, 26 June 2025
And the rising tide lifts all ships with bundled ticket packages, right?
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2025
Similar to how the moon can pull the tide, your mere presence is a magnet to the public.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 June 2025
For many centuries, life remained the same in the small fishing village of Playa Azul, where tides draw in and out to dictate the routine of a small group of residents by the coast.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 June 2025
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Chris Stokel-Walker, Fortune, 26 June 2025
And the rising tide lifts all ships with bundled ticket packages, right?
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2025
Similar to how the moon can pull the tide, your mere presence is a magnet to the public.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 June 2025
For many centuries, life remained the same in the small fishing village of Playa Azul, where tides draw in and out to dictate the routine of a small group of residents by the coast.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tide
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While celebrities and influencers have boosted the trend, funny memes and TikTok clips catapulted Labubu into virality, turning the dolls into ultra-desirable collectibles, like a monstrous incarnation of Beanie Babies.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Now, if the trend reporters are to be believed, jellies are back.—
Jillian Steinhauer,
New Yorker,
27 June 2025
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Moreover, some leadership teams today have heightened security concerns, in addition to the challenge of acting as the face and key driver of an organization’s strategic direction.—
Michele Dobnikar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Art direction is led by Pawas Sawatchaiyamet (Monkey Man) and visual effects is headed by Lee Stringer (Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell, Star Wars: Clone Wars).—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Having been sober for many decades herself, Bev recognizes the narcissism of addiction, the way addicts have a tendency to put themselves at the center of the universe.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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People with avoidant tendencies often pull away emotionally, while those with anxious tendencies may cling out of fear.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The bill also underwent more changes in a last-minute replacement version, including the removal of a punishing tax on wind and solar energy as well as a pareback of the bill’s cuts to clean energy subsidies.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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Composting in overly wet areas can slow down the composting process and lead to smelly compost. Locations that are exposed to strong winds can also be challenging to compost in and should be avoided if possible.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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“Tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tide. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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