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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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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Our predictions landed 25 of the ceremony’s 28 categories, including television — an unusually strong showing that underscored how clearly the industry’s currents have begun to align as Oscar voting officially opens.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
The deeper currents of urban life had been running for decades.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
The electric currents that pour from our wall sockets are streams of electrons.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Wiener has competition for Pelosi’s seat, and the composition of his rivals tells an interesting story about the various currents of the modern Democratic Party.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Unable to turn back against the strong currents of the Napo, the party, now reduced to just 50, carried on downriver toward the Amazon.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The batteries' electrical currents can eat through the esophagus, vocal cords or airways.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Our predictions landed 25 of the ceremony’s 28 categories, including television — an unusually strong showing that underscored how clearly the industry’s currents have begun to align as Oscar voting officially opens.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
The deeper currents of urban life had been running for decades.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
The electric currents that pour from our wall sockets are streams of electrons.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Wiener has competition for Pelosi’s seat, and the composition of his rivals tells an interesting story about the various currents of the modern Democratic Party.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Unable to turn back against the strong currents of the Napo, the party, now reduced to just 50, carried on downriver toward the Amazon.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 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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The tides are shifting, but in which direction, in this case, is uncertain.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Pristine disappearing sandbars are also a huge draw, allowing visitors to walk on powdery white stretches in the remarkably clear waters as the tides roll out.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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To reach the beach club, guests board an open-air white safari jeep that winds along steep dirt curves before arriving at a secluded, postcard-perfect stretch of sand.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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Blustery winds sent wind-chill temperatures into the single digits and low teens across the region, the NWS said.—
Roger Simmons,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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What Don’t Be Dumb does effectively, however, is reestablish Rocky’s auteur-ish tendencies for 2020s hip-hop, drawing throughline between his mixtape days and the raucous, rage-minded sounds that course through much of contemporary rap.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2026
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To tap into each other’s tendencies, to establish chemistry as pick-and-roll partners.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The straight-cut pants are just wide enough to suit popular wide-leg trends without feeling baggy.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Police found evidence that two shooters had armed themselves and shown up there at Gonzalez’s behest, who allegedly relayed directions from Vega-Mendoza.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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This honorary mention is designed to recognise individuals and companies who dare to take risks and champion new directions in Nordic drama.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Currents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currents. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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