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
But this week, that tide began to shift in Womack’s favor.
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Some beaches have strong currents and rip tides that could result in drowning.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
However, the data shows that the tide might be turning, with a surge in layoffs in the tech and retail sectors.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
He’s covered in sweat and using a scrap of cardboard as a fan—not for himself, but for the tides of people who pass him, in a noble effort to keep them cool.
—Richard Collett, Saveur, 2 July 2025
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Some beaches have strong currents and rip tides that could result in drowning.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
However, the data shows that the tide might be turning, with a surge in layoffs in the tech and retail sectors.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
He’s covered in sweat and using a scrap of cardboard as a fan—not for himself, but for the tides of people who pass him, in a noble effort to keep them cool.
—Richard Collett, Saveur, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tide
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Even Major League Baseball hopped on the trend at Citizens Bank Park, where the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, Phillie Phanatic, recreated the moment with a feminine version of the mascot.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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Meanwhile, hair care and styling became more of a form of self-expression, McBride says, however much that might be subject to cultural standards, fashion trends, and gender norms.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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They’re then added into the mascarpone mixture one spoonful at a time, while stirring gently in the same direction to achieve a consistent light and airy texture.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Follow the directions and submit your vote before 2:30 a.m. ET.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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This practice has fostered a tendency to conflate diagnosis with management frameworks, confuse co-morbidities with symptoms, and ultimately blur the distinction between obesity as a risk factor and as a disease state.—
Francesco Rubino,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Traits shape your willingness to try new things, your perception of effort, and your comfort level in different environments—making exercise a natural outlet for expressing these tendencies, said Matthew Sacco, PhD, a sports medicine psychologist at Cleveland Clinic.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
9 July 2025
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California and many other states have also embraced wind and solar power while prematurely retiring perfectly operational coal and nuclear power plants.—
Chris Talgo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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High winds can cause enough stress that sprouts stop growing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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“Tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tide. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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