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 tourism tide rushes in A year earlier, in 1959, Walt Disney opened the Submarine Voyage at Disneyland.
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Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Xenophobia has enveloped South Africa for years, and now a rising tide of anti-migrant views is flooding the country.
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Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
29 June 2026
Humans are, after all, 60% water—and the moon controls the tides.
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Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
28 June 2026
What happened on Friday with Mendoza was as inevitable as the tide.
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Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
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Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Xenophobia has enveloped South Africa for years, and now a rising tide of anti-migrant views is flooding the country.
—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
29 June 2026
Humans are, after all, 60% water—and the moon controls the tides.
—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
28 June 2026
What happened on Friday with Mendoza was as inevitable as the tide.
—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tide
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In January, a World Economic Forum report estimated that new technology, alongside other economic and demographic trends, will create 170 million roles and displace 92 million others by 2030.
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This trend, however, sparks concerns about a looming leadership crisis.
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Follow the specific directions from your doctor and the exact type of medicine, first and foremost.
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The 2026 Honor Marching Band and Color Guard, under the direction of Boise State professor Phil Hartman, filled the air with festive tunes in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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These deciduous trees are invasive in many areas because of their aggressive roots that spread wide and far, and their tendency to take over native plants.
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This is largely because about half of autistic children have a tendency to wander away from safe environments.
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The most violent wind report came from Northbrook, where half of a roof on a 20-car garage was lifted and then dropped, damaging at least seven cars in a parking shelter for a condominium.
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More than 75 million were in the threat zone for severe storms in the coming hours, stretching across parts of the Plains into the Northeast, with the primary hazard being damaging wind gusts.
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“Tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tide. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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