1
as in tides
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
the currents of fashion are always changing
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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
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Recent Examples of currents
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.
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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
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Early on, the larvae are very tiny and at the mercy of sea currents, explains Pruett, who has studied them in the lab.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
The batteries' electrical currents can eat through the esophagus, vocal cords or airways.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Early on, the larvae are very tiny and at the mercy of sea currents, explains Pruett, who has studied them in the lab.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
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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As for makeup, the tides won’t be turning much, according to artist and brand founder Alexa Persico.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Life feels quieter here, shaped by tides and pine rockland forests.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sustained, strong winds are possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gusty winds were also expected Friday that could cause blowing snow and visibility issues on Interstate 70 east of Denver, Bonner said.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Laura is suspicious about Cherry's mysterious past, while Cherry is worried about Laura's manipulative tendencies.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Youthful in his tendencies, explosive in his flashes.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Last spring, the owners closed their downtown location and consolidated at 310 SW Blue Parkway in the Pine Tree Plaza, mainly due to the timing of the downtown lease as well as industry trends, Boehm said.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Together, these trends have turned industrial space into a cornerstone of national logistics and digital capacity.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Just like a star, Dallas is sprawling out in different directions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The rural highway was closed in both directions while the crash was investigated and the wreckage cleared.—
Kristina Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Currents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currents. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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