Synonyms of currents

currents

noun

plural of current

1

as in tides

a prevailing or general movement or inclination

the currents of fashion are always changing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tides
• tendencies
• trends
• directions
• winds
• drifts
• leanings
• shifts
• runs
• curves
• habits
• propensities
• customs
• swings
• turns
• countercurrents
• undercurrents
• turnabouts
• tenors
• ways
• undertows
• downsides
• upsides
• countertrends

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• winds
• breezes
• blows
• drafts
• gusts
• tornadoes
• gales
• squalls
• breaths
• windstorms
• tempests
• puffs
• flurries
• headwinds
• blasts
• zephyrs
• tailwinds
• wafts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of currents

The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

The second issue is common-mode voltage, which represents stray voltage that generates electromagnetic interference and destructive internal currents. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

The competing corridors have left ship operators confused, forcing them to navigate not only the treacherous waters but also the complex political currents across the strait. — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 29 June 2026