Synonyms of tides

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trends
• tendencies
• directions
• winds
• currents
• shifts
• drifts
• runs
• leanings
• curves
• habits
• turns
• swings
• customs
• propensities
• turnabouts
• ways
• tenors
• countercurrents
• undercurrents
• downsides
• undertows
• upsides
• countertrends

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tides

King tides are tied to gravitational pull and are predictable, occurring around this time each year, but ocean conditions have compounded the typically higher-than-usual tides, raising base water levels by not just inches but feet. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026

With king tides and coastal flooding expected to intensify in the coming years, Commissioner Steve Glassman says Fort Lauderdale needs to prepare now for what might very well be a vulnerable future. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026

And as sea level rise pushes tides and groundwater levels higher, soaking up the dry dirt and drainage area Florida was built to rely on, even smaller storms could cause the kind of damage seen last week. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Watch out for others and watch the tides, watch the weather, of course. — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

In other climate news Record hot ocean temperatures, higher-than-normal tides and powerful storms could converge amid a potentially historic El Niño. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

This is yet another example of how the tides have massively turned. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Later, heading into a windy marina with strong tides, Alex leads a smooth, competent docking. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026