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
For all of the classes in the relatively privileged West — the Americans and Europeans — that period was a golden age during which all boats rose with the tide.
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Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
But the tide is slowly turning.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Democrats say the trend is evidence the tides could move in their favor, despite years of losing statewide elections and a massive voter registration disadvantage in Florida.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The tide was turning downtown too.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
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Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
But the tide is slowly turning.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Democrats say the trend is evidence the tides could move in their favor, despite years of losing statewide elections and a massive voter registration disadvantage in Florida.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The tide was turning downtown too.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tide
Noun
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The on-trend ballerina sneaker has a laceless exterior and slip-on velcro closure.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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This week’s wellness trends highlight what’s worth your attention and what may not live up to the hype.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But Jude’s subsequent movies have gone in a less conventional direction.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Costner's character John Dutton was later written out, a turning point that reshaped the show’s direction ahead of its final episodes.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fortunately, Sanctions balances its downer tendencies with moments of levity and peculiar arrangements that only Souled American could have concocted.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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The tendency to dig your own hole is ironic, and history is a great teacher.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The flags stood straight out in the stiff wind.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Damaging winds over 60mph will be the biggest threat.—
Mary Ours,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tide. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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