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
The importance of the weather D-day, secretly known as Operation Overlord, was timed based on several factors, including the weather, the tides and the moonlight.
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Establish the right principles, deliver it with the right language and methods, and all tides will rise.
—Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Hikers also must navigate changing tides that can make portions of the trail impassable during high water.
—Velvet Wu, Sacbee.com, 26 May 2026
The site is in a mandatory hurricane evacuation zone that already floods during king tides and sunny days.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Her voice becomes powerful enough to change the tides, raise waves and transform the world around her.
—Jd Linville, Variety, 19 May 2026
Senators have held on in elections amid their states' shifting political tides in the past, but usually their luck eventually runs out — as evidenced by the ouster of former Democratic Sens.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The calm waters and dramatic high and low tides are perfect for beach lovers of all ages.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
No matter the time of year, the tides are kind to the rookies, as well as entertaining for the pros.
—Essence, 13 May 2026
Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Establish the right principles, deliver it with the right language and methods, and all tides will rise.
—Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Hikers also must navigate changing tides that can make portions of the trail impassable during high water.
—Velvet Wu, Sacbee.com, 26 May 2026
The site is in a mandatory hurricane evacuation zone that already floods during king tides and sunny days.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Her voice becomes powerful enough to change the tides, raise waves and transform the world around her.
—Jd Linville, Variety, 19 May 2026
Senators have held on in elections amid their states' shifting political tides in the past, but usually their luck eventually runs out — as evidenced by the ouster of former Democratic Sens.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The calm waters and dramatic high and low tides are perfect for beach lovers of all ages.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
No matter the time of year, the tides are kind to the rookies, as well as entertaining for the pros.
—Essence, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tides
Noun
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The collaboration arrives amid broader industry discussions surrounding originality and ownership in beauty, where viral trends often move faster than proper attribution.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Like many early 2000s trends now making a comeback (think wedge sandals and low-rise pants), the halter top has shed much of the overt flashiness that once defined it.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Even so, there is a real responsibility on the introverted leader to understand how their natural tendencies land with the people around them and how to be most effective within that awareness.—
Bill Koch,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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This summer, Disneyland is leaning all the way into its patriotic tendencies.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Pedestrians surged in all directions along the sidewalks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Some of the resort offerings feel a little forced (or like an episode of White Lotus), especially the Haab dinner experience when locals dress up in traditional Maya garb and put on a performance to honor the four cardinal directions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Overcoming high desert winds The team used Nabrawind’s new Total Self-Erecting System (SES) and Skylift turbine technology for the installation.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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The same year, Hurricane Dora passed within about 400 miles of Hawaii, churning up winds on the islands that contributed to the Lahaina fire disaster on Maui.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Swimming is permitted only on the Atlantic side south of the jetty due to strong currents, and there are no lifeguards, so take beach flag warnings seriously.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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These currents vary in speed and can swiftly become perilous for anyone venturing into the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2026
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“Tides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tides. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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