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
The rising tide of protests, the resilience of the Resistance Units, and the unity around a democratic platform have given Iranians real hope.
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Tom Ridge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
But before Creed reunited in 2023, however, a tide was already shifting.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2025
The industry blames the collapse of so many insurers on a tide of lawsuits filed against them by law firms that have marketed their services to policyholders in the wake of major storms.
—Peter Aldous, Miami Herald, 20 July 2025
Depending on the tides, guest can also access a secluded beach with palapas.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
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Tom Ridge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
But before Creed reunited in 2023, however, a tide was already shifting.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2025
The industry blames the collapse of so many insurers on a tide of lawsuits filed against them by law firms that have marketed their services to policyholders in the wake of major storms.
—Peter Aldous, Miami Herald, 20 July 2025
Depending on the tides, guest can also access a secluded beach with palapas.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tide
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Even Major League Baseball hopped on the trend at Citizens Bank Park, where the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, Phillie Phanatic, recreated the moment with a feminine version of the mascot.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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Eva Longoria opted for summer’s white hot trend at the Global Gift Gala on Sunday in Marbella, Spain.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard closed at Loop 101 Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard in Scottsdale was scheduled to close in both directions at Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) from 9 p.m. July 25 to 5 a.m. July 28 for a widening project, according to ADOT.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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But huge early bets in the wrong direction can doom your venture.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Because many young parents grew up at a time when diseases like measles were not common, there can be a tendency to not recognize their seriousness.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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According to this report, such a tendency creates a false sense of immediacy, which can have a negative impact of real social relationships.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Anticipate marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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The winds are expected to be similar to those on Saturday.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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“Tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tide. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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