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 Nosy Iranja, Madagascar Off the coast of Madagascar, a lowering tide reveals two tiny islets from a sandbar. —
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 The committee issued 22 recommendations for the Canadian government to address the tide of anti-Jewish hate. —Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026 Ehrenreich felt the tide turn against him. —Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026 The tides represent the highs and lows of life. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tide
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 The committee issued 22 recommendations for the Canadian government to address the tide of anti-Jewish hate. —Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026 Ehrenreich felt the tide turn against him. —Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026 The tides represent the highs and lows of life. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tide
Noun
-
Chandeliers are Timeless Trendy statement lights tend to have a short shelf life, and the French often embrace interior design trends through accessories like art rather than fixtures.— Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
-
Now, local leaders and realtors are hoping that outreach and education for potential Black buyers could be the key to reversing the trend.— Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The Sixers’ Nick Nurse is widely believed to be under pressure too, meaning Sunday’s loss to Boston, which put them in a 3-1 hole, qualifies as a step in the wrong direction.— Sam Amick, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
-
As the Moon moves through your 11th House of Friends, collaboration brings fresh direction.— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
There's generally a tendency for organizations to focus too much on measuring or tracking input or activity, as opposed to output.— Kristina Rex, CBS News, 1 May 2026
-
His playoff history and tendency to let up weak goals do raise some red flags.— Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
With winds becoming light, expect temperatures to cool into the 30s by Saturday morning.— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
-
Trim trees, remove dead branches, secure outdoor furniture, grills and anything that could become airborne in high winds.— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/tide. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
