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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tide
In addition, coastal features like rip tides and strong currents pose a greater risk to beachgoers than sharks.
—
Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
But now, in 2025, Estabrook is one of three former UPenn swimmers who have filed a lawsuit against the university, the Ivy League and the NCAA over its handling of the situation as the tides on the issue turn in the court of public opinion.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
Super Bowl 58: Chiefs 25 – 49ers 22 Sticking with last year’s game, this play turned the tide in regulation.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 9 Feb. 2025
Putin Is Not Yet Desperate Economic pain won’t turn the tide in Ukraine.
—Elina Ribakova, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for tide 
Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
But now, in 2025, Estabrook is one of three former UPenn swimmers who have filed a lawsuit against the university, the Ivy League and the NCAA over its handling of the situation as the tides on the issue turn in the court of public opinion.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
Super Bowl 58: Chiefs 25 – 49ers 22 Sticking with last year’s game, this play turned the tide in regulation.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 9 Feb. 2025
Putin Is Not Yet Desperate Economic pain won’t turn the tide in Ukraine.
—Elina Ribakova, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for tide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tide
Noun
-
Chinese travel trends China has been working on some innovative ways to get around – from the prototype for what could be the world’s fastest high-speed train to robot legs to make mountain-climbing easier.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
-
At its core is Alice, an advanced AI guide that provides 24/7 personalized support while continuously analyzing real-time data from thousands of colleges, admissions trends, and student outcomes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The refiners are given very unconventional directions to the cave.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
-
Only a less delusional motivation, a larger conception of self-interest, can move the world in a less delusional direction.—
Winslow Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Poppies have a tendency to self-sow or naturalize in the garden.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
15 Feb. 2025
-
The enclosures surround the vehicles’ lithium ion batteries, which have a tendency to spontaneously ignite at extremely hot temperatures that are difficult for firefighters to suppress.—
Katherine Love,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Videos from those places in this storm show blinding winds and bad road conditions.—
Lynne Silva-Breen,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
-
The fires, fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, forced over 180,000 people to be put under evacuation orders and claimed the lives of at least 29 people.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
Articles Related to tide
Thesaurus Entries Near tide
Cite this Entry
“Tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tide. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share