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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Since its launch five years ago, the Gold List has celebrated an emerging tide of increasing representation in film by honoring over 200 Asian Pacific films and creatives, with many proceeding to receive Academy Awards.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration’s lifting of restrictions on what Ukraine can do with U.S.-supplied weapons has come too late to turn the tide.
—Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Too often, the responsibility falls onto the shoulders of the reserves to provide a spark or turn the tide.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 Jan. 2025
Upshot: There may be a tide of students seeking to locate sensible, affordable housing.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration’s lifting of restrictions on what Ukraine can do with U.S.-supplied weapons has come too late to turn the tide.
—Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Too often, the responsibility falls onto the shoulders of the reserves to provide a spark or turn the tide.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 Jan. 2025
Upshot: There may be a tide of students seeking to locate sensible, affordable housing.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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Starting in around 1970, there's been a roughly linear increase in temperature driven by greenhouse gas emissions, despite many individual years that were warmer or cooler than the trend.John Timmer, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
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TikTok has until January 19 to find an American buyer to continue operating in the country, under the direction of an upcoming Supreme Court ruling.Sara Merican, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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The second storm is a stark new policy direction from the Trump-Vance Administration that threatens to disrupt Maryland’s economy, which is already deeply reliant on the federal government.Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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The most popular and publicized offering from these ovens was surely the Radar Deep Dish Pie, a sweet treat that many Arkansans remember for its tendency to burn the roof of one's mouth.Mike Keckhaver), arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Hurts would seemingly run less while Love’s elbow injury, at least, shouldn’t affect his tendency to throw off his back foot — a major reason the Packers were swept in four games by the Lions and Vikings.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Concerns include cumulus clouds, thick clouds, and liftoff winds.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles’ local TV stations saw a tremendous spike in news viewership last Tuesday, Jan. 7, as the city first came under siege from fierce Santa Ana winds, leading to the devastating fires in Pacific Palisades, Altadena and elsewhere.Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tide. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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