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
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.
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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
Beth Chatelain, a former ATF attorney who now advises gun shops at the firm Zeroed In Legal Solutions, said the changes track political tides, but won’t necessarily last.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 12 May 2026
King tides — the year’s highest tides, which climate change is making more frequent and severe — stir up sediment and reduce the light that reaches the seafloor.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The rugged location complicated the case from the start, with ocean winds, tides and exposure to the elements likely sweeping away evidence before detectives could fully process the scene.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The tides had shifted, nearly stranding us.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Rising sea levels, king tides and failing infrastructure are already impacting Mission Beach and other neighborhoods.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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
Beth Chatelain, a former ATF attorney who now advises gun shops at the firm Zeroed In Legal Solutions, said the changes track political tides, but won’t necessarily last.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 12 May 2026
King tides — the year’s highest tides, which climate change is making more frequent and severe — stir up sediment and reduce the light that reaches the seafloor.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The rugged location complicated the case from the start, with ocean winds, tides and exposure to the elements likely sweeping away evidence before detectives could fully process the scene.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The tides had shifted, nearly stranding us.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Rising sea levels, king tides and failing infrastructure are already impacting Mission Beach and other neighborhoods.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tides
Noun
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Analysts and journalists have used aggregate EEO-1 data to conduct research and provide insights into workforce trends across job categories, industries and regions.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Public safety dominated the exchange, with sharp disagreements over crime trends, law enforcement authority and the role sheriffs should play in statewide policy.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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But over time, these tendencies have taken their toll.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The movie only hints at the underlying social tendencies that a populist exploits.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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The final Cocteau Twins album is an underrated gem that hints at directions the band could have continued in.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
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Empty fields and croplands surround Denver International Airport in most directions.—
Mead Gruver,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Once strongly favoring Democrats, the county moved toward Republicans in recent elections, but there are signs the political winds may be shifting again.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Erik Marmor / Getty Images A river of Israeli flags winds through a desert path as hundreds of people march toward the border in a display of their determination to build new Jewish settlements atop the rubble of northern Gaza.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Bryna Laub, editor of Daytime Serial Newsletter, felt the show besmirched the sanctity of soaps and contributed to the broader currents of shame surrounding the genre.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Natural gravitational currents help guide the spacecraft with minimal fuel use.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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“Tides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tides. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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