Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of tides Meteorologists are also warning of possible high astronomical tides that could bring the potential for minor to moderate coastal flooding along the coast Monday into Tuesday, depending on the timing of the highest surge. —

Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026 But the tides and the waves keep coming, so no fix is permanent. —

James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026 Despite the changing tides in the craft beer business, experts believe craft breweries are evolving not disappearing. —

Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026 The storm was particularly damaging thanks to the erosion of the buffer of wetlands that has traditionally protected the city from rising tides. —

Outside, 17 Feb. 2026 But the tides continued to shift as the intermittent rain rolled in and the wind picked up. —

Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026 Trust that the tides are turning. —

Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 8 Feb. 2026 Like anything with that kind of longevity, tiki’s popularity rises and falls like the tides. —

Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026 The tides are shifting, but in which direction, in this case, is uncertain. —

Kenny Choi, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026

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As 2026 battery development trends point toward safer, more sustainable, and more diversified chemistries, alternative materials such as organic polymers are increasingly being explored alongside conventional lithium-ion technologies.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Forget about fashionable foodie trends, the cuisine here remains a faithful homage to the master, perfectly reproducing his signature dishes like plump pike quenelle dumplings in a rich creamy Nantua sauce, succulent beef Rossini topped with foie gras or a tasty black truffle soup.

— John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026