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
The Ocean Cleanup’s Interceptor 007 floats quietly at the mouth of Ballona Creek, gently bobbing with the tide.
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Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The calm waters and dramatic high and low tides are perfect for beach lovers of all ages.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
There is an unrelenting tide of residents fleeing this expensive state.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Nagi is a center for beef in Japan, and Fukada wanted to show how the war in Ukraine has impacted local ranchers, linking economic downturn to the rising tide of nationalism and extreme right-wing politics.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 13 May 2026
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Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The calm waters and dramatic high and low tides are perfect for beach lovers of all ages.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
There is an unrelenting tide of residents fleeing this expensive state.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Nagi is a center for beef in Japan, and Fukada wanted to show how the war in Ukraine has impacted local ranchers, linking economic downturn to the rising tide of nationalism and extreme right-wing politics.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tide
Noun
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But presidential results are a useful lens because of their high turnout and ability to offer a clearer view of partisan trends than congressional elections, which can be highly influenced by incumbency.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The bow-pump trend has been popping up beyond Cannes, too.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The draft was the league’s first step in this direction.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The legal system is moving in both directions at once.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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People have a tendency to be pushy, aggressive and even compulsive today.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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Since the materials are designed to be stain-resistant and water-repellant, this couch perfectly suits our tendency to eat and drink in the living room.—
Meg Kernahan,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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The strongest winds are expected Saturday night through Sunday.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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An inspector can assess overall roof condition, age and visible storm damage, but a roofing specialist may be needed for a detailed hail or wind damage assessment.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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“Tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tide. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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