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
Leaked images suggested peak outputs of 1,500 kW and currents of 1,500 A on a 1,000 V architecture.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
Madrigal masterfully weaves together the financial, technological, and geological forces that shaped his hometown, and shows us how individual lives were shaped by these powerful currents.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
The same species showing up in both China and Canada suggests a surprisingly interconnected early ocean half a billion years ago, with currents carrying larvae across vast distances and connecting ecosystems now separated by entire continents.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Juvenile salmon once reached the ocean from the upper Snake River in two or three days as swift currents pushed them along.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
If Earth were covered in a perfectly calm ocean with no winds or currents, the water would settle into broad hills and valleys defined purely by gravity.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 2026
The currents of love and rivalry boiled under everything Noah said about Jesse during our interview.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
Madrigal masterfully weaves together the financial, technological, and geological forces that shaped his hometown, and shows us how individual lives were shaped by these powerful currents.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
The same species showing up in both China and Canada suggests a surprisingly interconnected early ocean half a billion years ago, with currents carrying larvae across vast distances and connecting ecosystems now separated by entire continents.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Juvenile salmon once reached the ocean from the upper Snake River in two or three days as swift currents pushed them along.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
If Earth were covered in a perfectly calm ocean with no winds or currents, the water would settle into broad hills and valleys defined purely by gravity.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 2026
The currents of love and rivalry boiled under everything Noah said about Jesse during our interview.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for currents
Noun
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The shortest runways in the world make landing the journey’s most dramatic moment, where cliffs, gradients, tides and mountains compress aviation into a test of pure precision.—
Karina Acharya,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The storm occurred during a supermoon with extremely high astronomical tides.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Those stars then produce winds and ultraviolet radiation, which ionizes and blows the surrounding normal matter outward.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some of the storms that develop Wednesday could pack a punch, with gusty winds or large hail.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Shirley Jackson had four kids and dirty hair, plus psychic tendencies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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But organizing systems that align with your natural tendencies — rather than fighting them — are easier to maintain over time.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hosted by Armstrong Williams, the broadcast brings together leading voices in politics, law enforcement, and public health to explore how crime trends, border policy, and food policy are shaping the nation’s future.—
Bill Wachsberger,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2026
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Purely national committees were chosen to best isolate national trends.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With this illumination, firefighters can identify entry directions and escape routes in low-visibility environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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The concierge team keeps things refreshingly low-key, ready to divulge hotel lore, downtown directions, and smart local recommendations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Currents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currents. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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