tides

noun

plural of tide
as in trends
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 tides The weather service said tides are expected to rise more than 1½ feet above normal, lower than the levels that affected the region in June. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 As the sun expands, gravitational tides act like a subtle brake, slowly draining Earth's orbital energy and pulling the planet inward. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026 Scientists have spent decades studying predictable shifts such as seasons, tides and long-term climate patterns. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Discerning exactly how the lunar and solar tides influenced the orbit of LARES-2 was crucial for the best-yet frame-dragging measurement. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 8 July 2026 In Emerald Isle, worries wash out with the tides and hospitality always includes making room for one more fishing pole on the pier. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 Submerged for many centuries by the tides of time and the ocean, the great bull was rediscovered by British excavators in the colonial period. — Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 Stroll along the shore to the Hole-in-the-Wall sea arch and watch for bald eagles, sea lions, otters, and even whales (being mindful of tides and waves). — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 The tides can often change very quickly in the automotive world. — New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tides
  1. trends
  2. tendencies
  3. directions
  4. winds
  5. currents
Noun
  • The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of trends
Noun
  • Meanwhile, opposition politicians have accused the president of crony capitalist tendencies in the treatment of his brother.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 8 July 2026
  • However, under pressure, people become amplified versions of their natural tendencies, and that can be stressful for teams navigating organizational complexity and uncertainty.
    — Nathan Mitchell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of tendencies
Noun
  • Their architect, Michael Lehrer, created a striking design with a butterfly roof slanting up in two directions from the center, zigzag walls and picture windows front and back.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The vendors circling this space entered from different directions, which is why the category still looks fragmented.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of directions
Noun
  • Residents can expect winds to be southwest 15 to 25 mph with peak gusts of 30 to 35 mph.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • At the time, fire danger was so high that the region — enduring Santa Ana winds and bone-dry conditions — was under a red-flag warning.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of winds
Noun
  • The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • The second issue is common-mode voltage, which represents stray voltage that generates electromagnetic interference and destructive internal currents.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Definition of currents

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