Thesaurus results for CURRENTS

currents

noun

plural of current

as in tides

a prevailing or general movement or inclination the currents of fashion are always changing

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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 Researchers at the University of California San Diego have demonstrated a way to control how an experimental electronic device forms and erases memory, using electrical currents to change the behavior of a material called vanadium dioxide. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 Beyond touch, whiskers can also detect vibrations and even subtle air currents. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 Family members believe Jilani drowned after becoming trapped in powerful water currents. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Key indicators that your current setup is failing include noticeable air currents that can be felt from across the room, as well as condensation or moisture trapped between the glass panes. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 The movement of warm waters, in turn, changes where heat enters the atmosphere, which alters the motions of atmospheric currents. — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026 With its experience in using balloons to map the stratosphere and model atmospheric currents, NASA provided information on how to shoot the balloon down without endangering anyone on the ground. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026 Runoff is expected to flow into creeks and streams, causing river levels to rise and currents to speed up. — Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 All of the water used in the resort is processed directly from the ocean on their on-site desalinization facility, and energy is farmed by two windmills catching the island’s regular air currents. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Recent storms and king tides have raised concerns in the community as to the integrity of the seawall.

— Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
The king tides came knocking Then, in August, came the first big king tide that sent punishing waves slamming into houses along the boardwalk.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of tides

Noun

Outside, the Santa Ana winds sent debris swirling with powerful gusts.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
More wild weather in SoCal Strong Santa Ana winds that fueled a rash of wildfires in Southern California have abated, but an incoming storm system could pose new risks for the region.

— Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of winds

Noun

Netflix has lost more than 40% of its value since June 2025 amid concerns about engagement trends and a lack of breakout hits.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
In addition to El Niño, regional climate trends over the past 15 years show a clear signal toward warmer winters across Lower Michigan.

— Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of trends

Noun

Metal forks are stored handles downward and plastic forks are positioned both directions for patron self service.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
For another, turning my head just sent the view spinning in different directions in a way that quickly threatened nausea.

— Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026

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