as in trend
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 tide
But this week, that tide began to shift in Womack’s favor.
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Some beaches have strong currents and rip tides that could result in drowning.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
However, the data shows that the tide might be turning, with a surge in layoffs in the tech and retail sectors.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
He’s covered in sweat and using a scrap of cardboard as a fan—not for himself, but for the tides of people who pass him, in a noble effort to keep them cool.
—Richard Collett, Saveur, 2 July 2025
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Some beaches have strong currents and rip tides that could result in drowning.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
However, the data shows that the tide might be turning, with a surge in layoffs in the tech and retail sectors.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
He’s covered in sweat and using a scrap of cardboard as a fan—not for himself, but for the tides of people who pass him, in a noble effort to keep them cool.
—Richard Collett, Saveur, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tide
Noun
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The trend for wide and baggy jeans continued, especially styles that were ripped and shredded.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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These trends illustrate attackers’ growing interest in exploiting less secure communication channels—and, in turn, highlight the need for security teams to do more to defend them.—
Eyal Benishti,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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They’re then added into the mascarpone mixture one spoonful at a time, while stirring gently in the same direction to achieve a consistent light and airy texture.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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There are a huge number of signals from every direction that a player has to process first, even without the risk of being tackled.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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This practice has fostered a tendency to conflate diagnosis with management frameworks, confuse co-morbidities with symptoms, and ultimately blur the distinction between obesity as a risk factor and as a disease state.—
Francesco Rubino,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Traits shape your willingness to try new things, your perception of effort, and your comfort level in different environments—making exercise a natural outlet for expressing these tendencies, said Matthew Sacco, PhD, a sports medicine psychologist at Cleveland Clinic.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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The National Weather Service has placed the temporary immigration detention center and Big Cypress National Preserve under a special weather statement until 5:30 p.m., meaning strong wind gusts and possible flooding are imminent.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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“Tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tide. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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