tides

noun

plural of tide
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 The gravitational pull of both the Moon and the Sun combine around a full moon to make the tides larger. — Brian Tang, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 High tides on Monday morning and Tuesday morning may bring minor to moderate coastal flooding, which is forecast to be less than over the weekend. — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 High tides will build and peak on Monday and Tuesday during the late morning hours, likely reaching about 7 feet. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Rain creeps back into the forecast by the middle of next week, when the tides are expected to be closer to normal. — Alex Harris updated September 27, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026 These winds will also rough up seas considerably and intensify coastal flooding, pushing tides 2 to 3 feet higher than normal. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 Visitors should admire it from a safe distance, particularly when waves and tides are high. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026 Nearly three years after she was fired from the Scream franchise for speaking up in support of Palestinians, Melissa Barrera sees the tides changing. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2026 One of those tides came in while Steinbach was at the far end of the island shooting a sunset. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tides
  1. trends
  2. tendencies
  3. directions
  4. winds
  5. currents
Noun
  • In addition, Carter’s will be acting faster on consumer insights and data, and accelerating the pipeline of product and innovation to better keep up with the speed at which licenses, trends and styles come and go.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Regarding broader trends around tariffs and international production, Keogh noted that public sentiment is shifting strongly toward domestic manufacturing.
    — Chase Jordan October 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of trends
Noun
  • Pressure, uncertainty and stress can change the way familiar strengths and behavioral tendencies show up.
    — Paula Johnston, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • As one of several players vying for time at cornerback, Auslander knew his ability to read opposing offenses’ intentions and receivers’ tendencies was critical.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of tendencies
Noun
  • Accessibility The higgledy-piggledy nature of the building, with any number of steps going in multiple different directions, does not initially scream accessibility, but there are three accessible rooms and lifts accessing every level.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Openings between each section welcome visitors from all directions.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of directions
Noun
  • Expect to feel the winds shifting in Northern California Friday, and Saturday for Southern California, as cooler air finally sweeps in.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Sunny skies and light winds, which will shift from variable to east and then southeast, will help temperatures climb to around 75 degrees Monday afternoon.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of winds
Noun
  • Key indicators that your current setup is failing include noticeable air currents that can be felt from across the room, as well as condensation or moisture trapped between the glass panes.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • And require bulky motors to fight gravity in the air and separate propulsion systems to navigate currents below.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of currents

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“Tides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tides. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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