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
Timing your visit around the tides gives you two completely different — and equally memorable — experiences.
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 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
Or, in the case of my daughter’s device, where Savannah’s notoriously powerful tides are pushing it.
—Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Volcanoes, like stars and tides and changing seasons, don’t give a damn.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Planned amidst the rising fascist tides that by this date buffeted Switzerland’s borders on the south and north alike, the exhibition aimed to shore up a sense of national identity in a country famously marked by diverse linguistic and cultural traditions.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Every hour, this muddy landscape changes as steady tides fill creeks and low basins with seven feet of ocean surge.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 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
Or, in the case of my daughter’s device, where Savannah’s notoriously powerful tides are pushing it.
—Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Volcanoes, like stars and tides and changing seasons, don’t give a damn.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Planned amidst the rising fascist tides that by this date buffeted Switzerland’s borders on the south and north alike, the exhibition aimed to shore up a sense of national identity in a country famously marked by diverse linguistic and cultural traditions.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Every hour, this muddy landscape changes as steady tides fill creeks and low basins with seven feet of ocean surge.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tides
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Welcome back to The Athletic’s title-race tracker, where our data and tactics writers analyse the key trends behind the two-horse race for the Premier League crown between Arsenal and Manchester City.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Sign up for our weekly newsletter that goes beyond the livestream, offering a closer look at the trends and figures shaping the ETF market.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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Rácz has been interpreted as a foil to Vladimír Mečiar, a real-life politician who served as Slovakia’s prime minister between 1990 and 1998 and was heavily criticized for his autocratic tendencies, strongman persona, and ties to organized crime.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world of our body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
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The risk level for tornadoes is low and the risk for hail and strong winds is medium, forecasters said.—
Remington Miller,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2026
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Monday’s weather features plenty of sun, light winds and some heat.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Tides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tides. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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