1
as in tides
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
the currents of fashion are always changing
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as in winds
noticeable movement of air in a particular direction
curtains that were being lightly lifted by a fresh current from the open window
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Recent Examples of currents
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026
But the Navy wasn’t pleased about surging currents, which turned out to be much stronger than expected.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
The best results came at a current density of 50 mA/cm², while higher currents reduced performance by producing unwanted hydrogen gas.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
The Na Pali Coast’s towering cliffs and sharp ridges create turbulent air currents and sudden weather changes that pose significant aviation hazards.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Water currents do most of the work of pollination, but in turtle grass, a tropical species, small animals ferry pollen, too.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
The batteries' electrical currents can eat through the esophagus, vocal cords or airways.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026
But the Navy wasn’t pleased about surging currents, which turned out to be much stronger than expected.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
The best results came at a current density of 50 mA/cm², while higher currents reduced performance by producing unwanted hydrogen gas.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
The Na Pali Coast’s towering cliffs and sharp ridges create turbulent air currents and sudden weather changes that pose significant aviation hazards.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Water currents do most of the work of pollination, but in turtle grass, a tropical species, small animals ferry pollen, too.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
The batteries' electrical currents can eat through the esophagus, vocal cords or airways.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for currents
Noun
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King tides — the year’s highest tides, which climate change is making more frequent and severe — stir up sediment and reduce the light that reaches the seafloor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Once created, New Cut allowed colonial travelers to rely on strong sea tides to carry them through the canal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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If the winds blow from the south or southwest, the South Coast and Cape Cod get the cold, ocean air.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Strong winds capable of knocking out power and damaging or even uprooting trees are also possible as the storms blast eastward into the evening across Michigan and northern parts of Ohio and Indiana.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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While Heuermann could hold the key to previously-unknown details surrounding the inner workings of a serial killer’s mind, Burgess cautions the ability to work alongside the FBI could feed into any narcissistic tendencies that are frequently observed in the most heinous criminals.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some have been critical of Chiu’s crowd-pleasing tendencies.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sign up for our weekly newsletter that goes beyond the livestream, offering a closer look at the trends and figures shaping the ETF market.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the series, Swisher tests a variety of biotech breakthroughs and wellness trends for herself (think ketamine, red light and sound therapy).—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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Crews are expanding the highway to have two lanes going in both northbound and southbound directions.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Video taken by a bystander in the area shows a mob of juveniles throwing punches on the street, with one group surrounding an officer before scattering in different directions.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Currents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currents. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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