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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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In 1984, Peplowski joined clarinet legend Benny Goodman’s last band as a tenor saxophonist and remained in the group until the bandleader's death in 1986.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Other performers include crossover tenor Andrea Bocelli, actor Pierfrancesco Favino, singer Laura Pausini, actress Matilda De Angelis, and violinist Giovanni Zanon.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Alternatively, a metronomic passer in the engine room may aid Newcastle on the ball, given their propensity to cede possession, especially away.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the 24-hours before Election Day, volunteers made thousands of calls and texts targeted at high propensity voters.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As an avalanche and dead bodies ratchet up the suspense, Zach must lean on his mother’s wisdom to fight for his life while deciphering a confusing undercurrent of danger, violence and betrayal among the survivors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Progressives watching Schumer, Senate Dems closely One undercurrent of this clash will be a referendum on Schumer's leadership from the activist left, which has been open about its displeasure with the New York Democrat.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For people managing conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes or heart disease, that combination can push eating habits in the wrong direction.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Runners, instead, should avoid habits like taking them before a race or a hard workout.—
Dan England,
Outside,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The style also has a ripstop upper with gradient underlays, Kith branding on the footbed and heel, and custom mountain artwork on the tongue.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The space’s custom art was created by Amazonian artist Winny Tapajós, portraying a mischievous garden scene full of whimsical characters.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Snow is, improbably, having a moment, a shimmering second coming reserved for the few former child actors who manage to survive the undertow of early fame.—
Hannah Dylan Pasternak,
SELF,
6 Nov. 2025
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There was an undertow, and my son was not an experienced swimmer.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Countercurrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countercurrent. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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