countercurrents

plural of countercurrent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for countercurrents
Noun
  • Nearly 1 out of every 20 Americans could have reasonably expected tens of thousands of dollars in relief and shaped their spending habits accordingly.
    Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • That means the mix in your mouth today is not fixed, and habits move it in one direction or the other over time.
    Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Her portrayal of social customs appears almost fantastical in light of the transformation undergone by her protagonist.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
  • Mid-range to high-end hotels can also often help guests secure VIP airport services that escort them through customs, to get their bags and to their transportation, Kimpton said.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Here was a way to fix inside digital resin some of her habits and propensities, through the words of three of her daughters.
    Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026
  • When creating their own version of the character, the developers at IOI sought to emphasize that insubordination as a gameplay tool, grounding it in this Bond’s age-specific propensities.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • The competing corridors have left ship operators confused, forcing them to navigate not only the treacherous waters but also the complex political currents across the strait.
    Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Still, Dennis’ shot made goalies find or rediscover religion, especially during the early days of unregulated stick curves.
    David J. Neal, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026
  • The original Östereichring was a spectacular thing, with steep gradients, long straights, and high-speed curves, surrounded by views of the Styrian mountains.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • There are no plans to continue any projects, whether that's with Netflix and books, that would talk about his family in similar ways.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
  • Its flavors and customs and ways of living are revealed to us over dinner or even a simple morning coffee.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
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“Countercurrents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countercurrents. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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