Tendency
Tendency noun - A prevailing or general movement or inclination.
Usage example: we'll be seeing a tendency for skirt lengths to get shorter this coming season
Tide
Tide noun - A prevailing or general movement or inclination.
Usage example: the tide of the battle turned suddenly, and the would-be invaders were forced to retreat
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Synonyms for Tide
Tendency is a synonym for tide in course topic. You can use "Tendency" instead a noun "Tide", if it concerns topics such as flow.
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