Thesaurus results for COUNTERCURRENT

countercurrent

noun

Definition of countercurrent

as in countertrend

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Recent Examples of countercurrent But there is an alarming countercurrent that makes the coming release more ominous. — Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Still, some of the most standout moments at Coachella 2026 seemed almost indifferent to that logic, suggesting that — as music is wont to do — a countercurrent may be bubbling up. — Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026 And yet, there are signs of a countercurrent, with some newer listening options hinting at a more cohesive alternative. — Jonathan Garrett, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025 Key features include a sun deck, with a large pool with countercurrent jets and a Jacuzzi, and five balconies and sea terraces, one of which connects to a lower deck guest cabin. — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025 Similarly underdeveloped is any discussion of countercurrents from the right, which underwent its own midcentury cultural and intellectual renaissance. — Beverly Gage, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021 The arrangement functions as a countercurrent heat exchanger, warming blood in the veins and cooling blood in the arteries. — Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019 The perfumer is known for creating formulas that do not have many ingredients, running countercurrent to the way most fragrances are developed today. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for countercurrent

Noun

That warning has coincided with a countertrend, as consumers and collectors appear to place greater value on things made by human hands.

— R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
This countertrend strength comes within a multiyear downtrend, but the cyclical upmove appears to have staying power.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026

Definition of countertrend

Noun

The Florida law allows family members, doctors, law enforcement or other professionals to seek emergency mental health services and temporarily hold a person over concerns for their mental health or propensity for self-harm.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
Only 149,714 of them were high-propensity applications, the subset statistically likely to hire an employee.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of propensity

Noun

An undercurrent of friction brought an edge to the breezy vibe, with Edwards often acting as the awkward buffer between Lucey and Barberie, who did little to disguise their dislike of each other.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
An undercurrent took hold of the children, and only the 11-year-old girl was able to escape the water, The New York Times reported.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of undercurrent

Noun

Known for his intense study habits, Kuechly was a five-time All-Pro linebacker, the 2012 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and 2013 AP Defensive Player of the Year during his eight-year career with the Carolina Panthers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
To an outsider, and in isolation, some of these habits may not seem so extreme—Reddit peptides excepted.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of habit

Noun

Time’s explainer notes that current law confines claims to importers of record and customs brokers, and that any broad household compensation would likely have to come through a tax credit or dedicated rebate program enacted by Congress.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
To mark the occasion, the care team coordinated a 100-day celebration for Avery, complete with an adorable custom old lady outfit.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of custom

Noun

That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026
Are more acute vulnerabilities being exposed by the rise in yields, and will elevated inflation expectations create an undertow to equity valuations?

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 May 2026