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
Thanks to this description of the relationships between these elements, Newton was able to explain a number of phenomena, such as the shape of the planets’ orbits, how the Moon causes the Earth’s tides, and why comets appear and disappear from the sky.
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Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Usually, there’s one day where tides are the highest, and tides slowly build up — and then back down — from that peak.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Fashion tides change constantly, after all.
—Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The new space took cues from the body of water for its design, inspired by the serenity of the changing tides.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
It has been used to study the tides, to detect gravitational waves, and to develop radar and magnetic resonance imaging.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Calving can be caused by various physical processes, including melting as a result of the the glacier meeting the relatively warm lagoon water, as well as stress from tides and waves, Dugan-Knight noted.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Humans are, after all, 60% water—and the moon controls the tides.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
Submerged tree stumps preserved in mud and sediment can be dated precisely, revealing when rising tides drowned coastal forests.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Usually, there’s one day where tides are the highest, and tides slowly build up — and then back down — from that peak.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Fashion tides change constantly, after all.
—Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The new space took cues from the body of water for its design, inspired by the serenity of the changing tides.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
It has been used to study the tides, to detect gravitational waves, and to develop radar and magnetic resonance imaging.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Calving can be caused by various physical processes, including melting as a result of the the glacier meeting the relatively warm lagoon water, as well as stress from tides and waves, Dugan-Knight noted.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Humans are, after all, 60% water—and the moon controls the tides.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
Submerged tree stumps preserved in mud and sediment can be dated precisely, revealing when rising tides drowned coastal forests.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tides
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This initial forecast by Deloitte is based on economic calculations and does not reflect consumer trends or consumer expectations about holiday spending plans.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Mearns quail are less inclined to call, leaving biologists to infer trends in their population from wings that hunters voluntarily leave in barrels set out at popular hunting areas.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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While bad tendencies showed up in each loss enough good things seemed to appear in the wins.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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To identify workaholics, the researchers used established psychological surveys that measure both excessive and compulsive working tendencies.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As aviation grapples with its environmental footprint, leaders like Barberot demonstrate that sustainability advances often come from unexpected directions.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Framework stresses that, without policy actions, strategic plans risk moving in different directions, lose coherence or fall away.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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And while Miller is garnering consideration to replace Trouba and become the 29th captain in franchise history, the stronger winds seem to be blowing toward veteran center Vincent Trocheck.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Tides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tides. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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