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
Over the next few months, the JCRC will work with our interfaith and civic partners to reverse the rising tide of violent rhetoric and actions in Colorado.
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Brandon Rattiner, Denver Post, 8 June 2025
That could backfire in a presidential bid DNC vote on David Hogg's fate unites Democratic incumbents
Georgia lawmaker Derrick Jackson becomes fourth Democrat to announce gubernatorial bid
Political tides appear to be trending in Republicans’ favor in the Garden State.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2025
Espinosa, who only assumed leadership of the Japanese automaker in April, faces an uphill battle to change the tide of Nissan's whittled down fortunes.
—Ruxandra Iordache,sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 June 2025
But now, the sight of American airplanes over Manila signaled a shift in the tide of war.
—Jeff Langholz, Sun Sentinel, 25 May 2025
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Brandon Rattiner, Denver Post, 8 June 2025
That could backfire in a presidential bid DNC vote on David Hogg's fate unites Democratic incumbents
Georgia lawmaker Derrick Jackson becomes fourth Democrat to announce gubernatorial bid
Political tides appear to be trending in Republicans’ favor in the Garden State.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2025
Espinosa, who only assumed leadership of the Japanese automaker in April, faces an uphill battle to change the tide of Nissan's whittled down fortunes.
—Ruxandra Iordache,sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 June 2025
But now, the sight of American airplanes over Manila signaled a shift in the tide of war.
—Jeff Langholz, Sun Sentinel, 25 May 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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This after Windows 11 dipped and Windows 10 recovered in May, widening the gap between new and old in the wrong direction.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Emerging from the London Underground, Turnpike Lane has a bustling shopping area in either direction: cafés, supermarkets and takeaways with plenty of people mulling about.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
19 June 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 water fountains are trickling; wind chimes tinkle and shimmer in the breeze, and the store’s seemingly endless lines of indoor and outdoor décor are available to celebrate each season and occasion.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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The storm's combination of wet snow and gusty winds could make hiking in the backcountry dangerous.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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“Tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tide. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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