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
Like Pisces, this flower grows in water, representing the fish that swim amongst the tides.
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The tides had shifted, nearly stranding us.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Rising sea levels, king tides and failing infrastructure are already impacting Mission Beach and other neighborhoods.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Here, a morning coffee on the sea-view private sun terrace comes complete with diving swifts and droning dragonflies, not to mention the sound of pulling tides.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
City and tribal officials are now seeking emergency permits to repair it this summer before another winter of tides and storms knock it out.
—John Ryan, NPR, 3 May 2026
Both Dunn and Hobbes noted that the Supreme Court was once a place where Black voters could see justice for their rights, but the recent decision is further indication tides are changing.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
The tides represent the highs and lows of life.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Research has consistently shown the Pacific Islands are among the most vulnerable to climate change, with warming sea temperatures causing large-scale coral die-offs and rising tides threatening homes and livelihoods.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The tides had shifted, nearly stranding us.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Rising sea levels, king tides and failing infrastructure are already impacting Mission Beach and other neighborhoods.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Here, a morning coffee on the sea-view private sun terrace comes complete with diving swifts and droning dragonflies, not to mention the sound of pulling tides.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
City and tribal officials are now seeking emergency permits to repair it this summer before another winter of tides and storms knock it out.
—John Ryan, NPR, 3 May 2026
Both Dunn and Hobbes noted that the Supreme Court was once a place where Black voters could see justice for their rights, but the recent decision is further indication tides are changing.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
The tides represent the highs and lows of life.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Research has consistently shown the Pacific Islands are among the most vulnerable to climate change, with warming sea temperatures causing large-scale coral die-offs and rising tides threatening homes and livelihoods.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tides
Noun
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Forest fires have prompted both humans and wildlife to move to new places, increasing the risk, said Roberto Debbag, vice president of the Latin American Society of Vaccinology, while tourism trends have also had an effect.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The sister of King Charles III is rarely seduced by trends, fashions, or labels.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Americans of all political tendencies increasingly favor sweeping, disorienting political change.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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With the Jax-sized hole in the cast, the narcissistic tendencies in the other men become more glaring, showing how covert mistreatment can slowly chip away at a relationship.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Staff were stationed throughout, giving runners directions, passing out water and cheering us on.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Regular service on the Tehran–Moscow route will operate on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in both directions, IRNA reported, citing officials with Mahan Air.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Expect east winds of about 7 mph.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Potential hazards include winds at 60+ mph, hail and a brief tornado.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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The captain noted currents, white water, and a significant amount of ice and debris near the edges of the fjord.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
10 May 2026
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Ocean currents then push the contamination north along the coastline.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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“Tides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tides. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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