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 site is in a mandatory hurricane evacuation zone that already floods during king tides and sunny days.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tides
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Despite criticism that zero income taxes only benefit high-earners, the Sunshine State’s booming economy and positive migration trends are evidence that such policies merit careful consideration by policymakers nationwide.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Formula (HB1581) could help reverse these troubling trends by increasing support for public universities, making higher education more accessible for students of all backgrounds — not just those who have more resources.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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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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Striping, an optical illusion, comes from the color differences of grass blades bending in opposite directions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Ramsbottom was at his desk when the drone smashed through the workspace's tin ceiling, spraying shrapnel in all directions, and lodging a chunk of glass in the back of his head.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Most trees in shallow soils or soils with a high water table that limits root growth are also likely to blow over during hurricane winds.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Parts of the storm were EF2, including where Family Dollar and the Citgo station sat, and likely were hit by 120 mph winds, Lenning said.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Its position between northern and southern Europe offers the advantage of soaring mountains that protect vines from cold air masses and rain from the north, while a series of valleys that usher in maritime air currents from Lake Garda and the Mediterranean bring in warmth and humidity.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
24 May 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tides. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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