tide

noun

ˈtīd How to pronounce tide (audio)
Definition of tidenext
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 And although climate action faces headwinds from the rising tide of populist politics around the world, this year’s group of honorees remain steadfast in championing sustainability and shaping a greener future. — Time Staff, Time, 27 Mar. 2025 The tide is expected to turn as Bibby is now at the helm. — Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025 And the courage to act when the political tide turns against you. — London Business School, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 Hikers must be wary of tides when traversing these sections—at high tide, the ocean simply washes up to the cliffs and prevents anyone from getting across. — Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tide
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  1. trend
  2. direction
  3. tendency
  4. wind
Noun
  • This reflects an industry trend moving beyond general-purpose models toward variants optimized for specific high-value tasks often driven by enterprise demand.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • No matter how many health trends come and go, rest assured that one truth remains: your body thrives when it’s fueled with the right nutrients.
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of trend
Noun
  • Vision also became the name of the game, since looking in the direction of the slide helped to bring our hands into the right steering angle more naturally.
    — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The orchestra has no music director to push it in this or that direction.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of direction
Noun
  • The tendency in the forecast has been for the front to set up across southeast portions of the Kansas City forecast area.
    — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
  • According to Limon-Rocha, various life stressors—such as starting a new school, being bullied, losing a beloved pet, or having a family member with health issues—can all trigger perfectionist tendencies.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of tendency
Noun
  • The Getty fire in 2019, which led to evacuation orders, could have easily gotten out of hand had winds been any higher.
    — Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The storms are anticipated to bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches).
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of wind

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