Thesaurus results for COUNTERCURRENT

countercurrent

noun

Definition of countercurrent

as in countertrend

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Recent Examples of countercurrent But there is an alarming countercurrent that makes the coming release more ominous. — Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Still, some of the most standout moments at Coachella 2026 seemed almost indifferent to that logic, suggesting that — as music is wont to do — a countercurrent may be bubbling up. — Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026 And yet, there are signs of a countercurrent, with some newer listening options hinting at a more cohesive alternative. — Jonathan Garrett, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 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 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 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

That warning has coincided with a countertrend, as consumers and collectors appear to place greater value on things made by human hands.

— R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
This countertrend strength comes within a multiyear downtrend, but the cyclical upmove appears to have staying power.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026

Definition of countertrend

Noun

April’s propensity for nicking small items that don’t belong to her is mentioned only once, transparently used to drive a plotline that’s already shoddy.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026
Based on marginal propensities to consume for the population likely to receive the checks, Smetters estimated that about $400 billion would be spent within the first two quarters after the payments go out.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of propensity

Noun

Rios had been to rehab several times, but couldn’t seem to kick the habit long term until recently, Ward said.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Most of that problem stems from poor savings habits by governors and legislators who served prior to 2011.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of habit

Noun

More likely she was hooked by the subliminal stirrings and emotional undertow of the music.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Indeed, the footage of the harried production staff trying to keep the show going on from the office at Bray Studios where the shoot is happening sometimes plays like a vintage workplace comedy but with a dark undertow.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026