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
Like anything with that kind of longevity, tiki’s popularity rises and falls like the tides.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The tides are shifting, but in which direction, in this case, is uncertain.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Pristine disappearing sandbars are also a huge draw, allowing visitors to walk on powdery white stretches in the remarkably clear waters as the tides roll out.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
The potential for coastal flooding and erosion impacts will also need to be monitored due to the potential for strong winds, large waves, and higher astronomical tides.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
That’s not solely a result in shifting political tides.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
Neurons pulse, blood flows, and hidden rhythms rise and fall like slow ocean tides.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
As a 2015 study from Herpetological Monographs explains, the crab-eating frog inhabits environments that swing dramatically between freshwater and full seawater with tides and rainfall.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Everyone knows lacy camis have always been cute and low-rise flares come and go with the tides; there is no bravery in sourcing these items for your millennial college show.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The tides are shifting, but in which direction, in this case, is uncertain.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Pristine disappearing sandbars are also a huge draw, allowing visitors to walk on powdery white stretches in the remarkably clear waters as the tides roll out.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
The potential for coastal flooding and erosion impacts will also need to be monitored due to the potential for strong winds, large waves, and higher astronomical tides.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
That’s not solely a result in shifting political tides.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
Neurons pulse, blood flows, and hidden rhythms rise and fall like slow ocean tides.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
As a 2015 study from Herpetological Monographs explains, the crab-eating frog inhabits environments that swing dramatically between freshwater and full seawater with tides and rainfall.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Everyone knows lacy camis have always been cute and low-rise flares come and go with the tides; there is no bravery in sourcing these items for your millennial college show.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tides
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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As one of the most influential gatherings in the beauty and fragrance industry, Cosmoprof provides an ideal platform to showcase a perfume that prioritizes emotional resonance over fleeting trends.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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In particular, the anything-goes attitude of DIY venue ACS, where Han has performed with local cybergrind artist Supermotel K and Japan’s BBBBBB, has incubated his digital hardcore tendencies.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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The winter market was not going to be as turbulent as the summer 2025 one had been, but Villa’s tendencies under manager Unai Emery always carry intrigue.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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There’s a dusty cloud surrounding the central, contracting star, and that cloud is strongly suspected to be disk-like, with outflows and gaps in the dust in the two directions perpendicular to the disk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Clean the dust canister, filter, and brush roll according to the manufacturer's directions.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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On top of the wet conditions, some strong winds will accompany the storm, especially in the mountain areas, where gusts are expected to reach 30 to 50 mph.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Harper and Yasmin, who’s emerged as the series’ co-lead, started out among Pierpoint’s newest hires; by the end of Season 3, the firm had been effectively dissolved, its novice traders scattered to the winds.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The contradictions of his time, of his life, speaking uncomfortably at the lectern, writing imperfect manifestos, suffering personal losses, standing in the open doorway of the hut on Walden Pond, holding grief, listening for deeper currents, and striving to love more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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