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
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.
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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
The tides of inspiration ebb and flow today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Penn State University Professor Salar Ghahramani, a founder of a boutique sovereign wealth fund, said the admission that the sovereign wealth is in response to changing geopolitical tides stood out to him.
—Keely Bastow, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
Because of this, the incoming and outgoing tides can be extremely powerful.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The outdoor terraces are covered and lead towards a timber pathway and a dock, which moves on toward the Atlantic, providing a full view of the ocean tides.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Trace the tides along their tranquil, crystal-clear waters to enjoy both in one afternoon.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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
The tides of inspiration ebb and flow today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Penn State University Professor Salar Ghahramani, a founder of a boutique sovereign wealth fund, said the admission that the sovereign wealth is in response to changing geopolitical tides stood out to him.
—Keely Bastow, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
Because of this, the incoming and outgoing tides can be extremely powerful.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The outdoor terraces are covered and lead towards a timber pathway and a dock, which moves on toward the Atlantic, providing a full view of the ocean tides.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Trace the tides along their tranquil, crystal-clear waters to enjoy both in one afternoon.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tides
Noun
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Food trends are also spreading quickly through social media.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Fans often describe the industry’s history as unofficial eras, characterized by different trends and waves of new artists.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
2 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Strong southwest winds and dry conditions are expected to contribute to blowing dust in agricultural areas south of Chicago.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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In highly populated areas, people tend to spot and call in fires pretty quickly, and the tech is not so useful when extreme weather events, such as hurricane-force winds, intensify and rapidly shift the flames, as happened in Los Angeles last year.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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Per the authors, when dolphins flap their tails up and down, the kicking motion pushes water backward and produces swirling currents of varying sizes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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“Tides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tides. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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