currents

noun

plural of current
1
as in tides
a prevailing or general movement or inclination the currents of fashion are always changing

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Relevance
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 Unlike Lake Michigan, debris and garbage settle along the riverbed and near the banks, forcing divers to search through sediment and obstacles while currents continue to move beneath the surface. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 The imagery and time-lapse video reveal an unprecedented look at the sun’s complex and dynamic photosphere, the visible surface of the sun that exists as a thin layer of atmosphere shaped by magnetic fields and currents of fluid plasma. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026 The warm water, the result of change in currents and stalling of the typical cold water upwelling that occurred along the coast, was nutrient-poor and led to steep crashes in phytoplankton and anchovy populations. — Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Oceanographers seized on the spill and started tracking the toys to study ocean currents. — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 Broad Strokes is less insistently self-aware than other entries in this catalogue, though the same currents are at play within it. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 28 July 2026 Meteorologists are warning of strong rip currents and longshore currents along all beaches, from Malibu south. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 28 July 2026 Even strong swimmers should be aware that tides and currents are stronger. — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for currents
  1. tides
  2. winds
  3. tendencies
  4. trends
  5. directions
Noun
  • Officials have also reviewed currents, tides, wind conditions and possible drift patterns, and checked local beaches, bays, inlets and other coastal areas.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • The Oyster Capital of Texas The brackish waters right off San Leon are the perfect mix of freshwater from local rivers and salty ocean tides, creating an environment where oysters can flourish.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Definition of tides
Noun
  • And the Santa Ana winds are blowing in September 1981, mentioned in a news report before an announcement of the latest Trawler victim in the season premiere.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Similar to Spokane, the windiest periods will be during the daytime from Friday through Sunday, with weaker winds each night.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of winds
Noun
  • The zoological and mythographic tendencies of Caillois are by no means out of place here.
    — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Offensive linemen need reps with their running back to learn tendencies, and Petzing is going to need his entire offense on the field together to tailor the running game to his offensive line’s strengths.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of tendencies
Noun
  • Without further ado, here's six ways to style loafers and mom-jeans through fall 2026 without letting go of all your favorite summer trends and hero pieces.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead shop the coolest fall trends early from Nordstrom’s annual sale, below.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of trends
Noun
  • The Aries Moon in your 2nd House of Resources squares Mercury in your 5th House of Pleasure, so money, desire, creativity, or romance could pull your attention in different directions.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The challenge is that the short and long-run effects may point to opposite policy directions.
    — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of directions

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“Currents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currents. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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