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 Related Articles After three straight years of organic sales losses, the company returned to the right side of the balance sheet, reporting increases in both net sales and profitability and clearly signaling a turning of the tides. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Calvin’s eager-to-please son, Wade (Charlie Heaton), watches his captain fall prey to unnaturally turning tides. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 Flooding risks are highest on Sunday, with tides likely 1 to 1 ½ feet above astronomical tide charts, according to NWS. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 In Santa Monica, for example, the tides were coming in at about 5 inches above the official forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as of late August. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 More flooding is in the forecast for this weekend as king tides ramp up again. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 The gravitational pull of both the Moon and the Sun combine around a full moon to make the tides larger. — Brian Tang, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 High tides on Monday morning and Tuesday morning may bring minor to moderate coastal flooding, which is forecast to be less than over the weekend. — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tides
  1. trends
  2. tendencies
  3. directions
  4. winds
  5. currents
Noun
  • Astronomers like to look at large populations of objects because bigger sample sizes should better reveal trends in their properties.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The technological infrastructure appears at the same time as changes in macroeconomic and consumer trends in the luxury apparel industry, and demand for made-to-order clothing remains due to an increasing emphasis on longevity and value.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of trends
Noun
  • Throughout the panel, the cast was playful and self-aware about the show’s gonzo tendencies, especially 13 seasons in.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • At Community Table, executive chef Marcell Davidsen brings an understated Nordic sensibility to the area’s locavore tendencies.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of tendencies
Noun
  • In keeping with the film‘s maximalist vibe, the noise around it keeps whipsawing in different directions, with defenders calling it a misunderstood masterpiece and detractors equally fervent in calling it a complete artistic disaster.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Also back here is a dual-pattern power supply mount with two captive screws that serve one of the two supported mounting directions.
    — Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of directions
Noun
  • Simon has weakened to a Category 2 storm, its eye remaining just offshore as its most powerful winds and rain slammed communities between the Sierra Madre and the ocean and were forecast to persist off the coast of Puerto Vallarta.
    — JAIMIE DING, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Dry conditions and gusty winds are expected to raise fire-weather concerns today, though forecasters said red flag criteria are not expected to be met.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of winds
Noun
  • Key indicators that your current setup is failing include noticeable air currents that can be felt from across the room, as well as condensation or moisture trapped between the glass panes.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • And require bulky motors to fight gravity in the air and separate propulsion systems to navigate currents below.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of currents

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“Tides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tides. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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