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
This map accounts for tides, but not waves and not flooding caused by rainfall.
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William B. Davis, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
For now, the job of managing those tides belongs to Marc Winterhoff, who has been serving as interim CEO since February.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Suddenly, the tides began to turn.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
That’s just one story in a sea of evidence — rising tides, stronger hurricanes, devastating floods and relentless wildfires.
—Bill Ritter Jr, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Here, gravitational tides between the galaxies pull gas out of each other, forming the bridge and associated spurs.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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, 24 Sep. 2025
Well, how the tides have turned.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
In our case, the timing of the tides required us to head for port a day early, allowing for extra sightseeing time, to dine off the ship, and stretch our legs.
—Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
William B. Davis, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
For now, the job of managing those tides belongs to Marc Winterhoff, who has been serving as interim CEO since February.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Suddenly, the tides began to turn.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
That’s just one story in a sea of evidence — rising tides, stronger hurricanes, devastating floods and relentless wildfires.
—Bill Ritter Jr, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Here, gravitational tides between the galaxies pull gas out of each other, forming the bridge and associated spurs.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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, 24 Sep. 2025
Well, how the tides have turned.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
In our case, the timing of the tides required us to head for port a day early, allowing for extra sightseeing time, to dine off the ship, and stretch our legs.
—Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tides
Noun
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The ballroom saw everything from faux pregnancy reveals to shirtless salsas, as contestants embraced choreography inspired by social media trends.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The decision may depend on league trends — are other managers leaping at goaltenders, which amps up the pressure?—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is presumably a reference to Perkins' status as a closeted gay man, something Hitchcock likely knew, and not because Perkins had homicidal tendencies.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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This can lead to stress, perfectionist tendencies, and feeling not good enough when the other sibs inevitably misbehave.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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People are asking me for directions.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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Since both directions are required for a record-holding run, in addition to a production volume of 30 or more cars (only 13 Venoms have been sold), the Hennessey doesn’t qualify for official record books.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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With maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, the hurricane is moving east-northeast at 30 mph.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Tides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tides. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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