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Recent Examples of countercurrent
And yet, there are signs of a countercurrent, with some newer listening options hinting at a more cohesive alternative.
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Jonathan Garrett, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
At the same time, a countercurrent is gaining momentum—one rooted in indigenous knowledge systems, farmer autonomy, and land stewardship.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Key features include a sun deck, with a large pool with countercurrent jets and a Jacuzzi, and five balconies and sea terraces, one of which connects to a lower deck guest cabin.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
And with it, there emerged an acid countercurrent.
—David Van Biema, Time, 31 Dec. 2022
Similarly underdeveloped is any discussion of countercurrents from the right, which underwent its own midcentury cultural and intellectual renaissance.
—Beverly Gage, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
The controller's programmed with nine gear settings: the countercurrent controlling torque on the axle is reduced or increased automatically based on the grade the bike is traveling on.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Sep. 2021
The arrangement functions as a countercurrent heat exchanger, warming blood in the veins and cooling blood in the arteries.
—Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
The perfumer is known for creating formulas that do not have many ingredients, running countercurrent to the way most fragrances are developed today.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Jonathan Garrett, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
At the same time, a countercurrent is gaining momentum—one rooted in indigenous knowledge systems, farmer autonomy, and land stewardship.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Key features include a sun deck, with a large pool with countercurrent jets and a Jacuzzi, and five balconies and sea terraces, one of which connects to a lower deck guest cabin.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
And with it, there emerged an acid countercurrent.
—David Van Biema, Time, 31 Dec. 2022
Similarly underdeveloped is any discussion of countercurrents from the right, which underwent its own midcentury cultural and intellectual renaissance.
—Beverly Gage, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
The controller's programmed with nine gear settings: the countercurrent controlling torque on the axle is reduced or increased automatically based on the grade the bike is traveling on.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Sep. 2021
The arrangement functions as a countercurrent heat exchanger, warming blood in the veins and cooling blood in the arteries.
—Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
The perfumer is known for creating formulas that do not have many ingredients, running countercurrent to the way most fragrances are developed today.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countercurrent
Noun
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First, there was a classic bull flag pattern in July and August, with a short-term countertrend pattern of lower highs and lower lows.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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In a travel landscape where nearly every detail can be planned, controlled, and optimized, a quiet countertrend is emerging—one that celebrates the unknown.—
Ashley Kennedy,
Robb Report,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Several members performed solo roles, including Sheila Caldarelli (alto), Steve (bass) and Theresa (soprano) Coggeshall, Alex Morrison (tenor), and Dietrich Haubenberger (bass).—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rousouli is equally essential to Titanique's success, delivering a Jack Dawson who balances matinee-idol charm and a smooth tenor with a fearless willingness to lean into the absurd.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Moreno was one of the few bright spots for UK this season, and next year’s squad could use his rebounding prowess and propensity for drawing fouls.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Also, long periods of sitting can increase a person’s propensity to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, all of which raise dementia risk.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The board also is considering social studies standards that have been criticized as too state-centric, not focused enough on world events and rife with an undercurrent of American exceptionalism.—
Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The board also is considering social studies standards that have been criticized as too state-centric, not focused enough on world events and rife with an undercurrent of American exceptionalism.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Choose a single habit to reinforce, such as taking a ten-minute stretch break during your longest task.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Simple habits like hydration, fiber intake, coffee, physical activity, and proper posture can help stimulate bowel movements.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Across the room, a custom dining table and banquette—with vintage Palecek chairs pulled up—is the unofficial puzzle zone.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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Compounding pharmacies are those intended to make custom or specialized formulations of medications for patients.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The little girl was quickly slipping under the ocean’s surface, pulled down by an undertow in the turbulent water next to a rock jetty.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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Brown and her creative team have gotten caught up in adornment without capturing a deeper undertow that strings it all together.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Countercurrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countercurrent. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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