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 Related Articles After three straight years of organic sales losses, the company returned to the right side of the balance sheet, reporting increases in both net sales and profitability and clearly signaling a turning of the tides. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Calvin’s eager-to-please son, Wade (Charlie Heaton), watches his captain fall prey to unnaturally turning tides. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 Flooding risks are highest on Sunday, with tides likely 1 to 1 ½ feet above astronomical tide charts, according to NWS. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 In Santa Monica, for example, the tides were coming in at about 5 inches above the official forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as of late August. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 More flooding is in the forecast for this weekend as king tides ramp up again. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 The gravitational pull of both the Moon and the Sun combine around a full moon to make the tides larger. — Brian Tang, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 High tides on Monday morning and Tuesday morning may bring minor to moderate coastal flooding, which is forecast to be less than over the weekend. — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tides
  1. trends
  2. tendencies
  3. directions
  4. winds
  5. currents
Noun
  • Astronomers like to look at large populations of objects because bigger sample sizes should better reveal trends in their properties.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The technological infrastructure appears at the same time as changes in macroeconomic and consumer trends in the luxury apparel industry, and demand for made-to-order clothing remains due to an increasing emphasis on longevity and value.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of trends
Noun
  • Pressure, uncertainty and stress can change the way familiar strengths and behavioral tendencies show up.
    — Paula Johnston, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • As one of several players vying for time at cornerback, Auslander knew his ability to read opposing offenses’ intentions and receivers’ tendencies was critical.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of tendencies
Noun
  • Accessibility The higgledy-piggledy nature of the building, with any number of steps going in multiple different directions, does not initially scream accessibility, but there are three accessible rooms and lifts accessing every level.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Openings between each section welcome visitors from all directions.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of directions
Noun
  • Expect to feel the winds shifting in Northern California Friday, and Saturday for Southern California, as cooler air finally sweeps in.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Sunny skies and light winds, which will shift from variable to east and then southeast, will help temperatures climb to around 75 degrees Monday afternoon.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of winds
Noun
  • Key indicators that your current setup is failing include noticeable air currents that can be felt from across the room, as well as condensation or moisture trapped between the glass panes.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • And require bulky motors to fight gravity in the air and separate propulsion systems to navigate currents below.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of currents

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“Tides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tides. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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