countercurrents

Definition of countercurrentsnext
plural of countercurrent
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Noun
  • Write down your thoughts, and then build habits to make this personal constitution come alive.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Your daily routine, work environment or even your mental habits could feel slightly off today.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Today, descendants live in the Mexican states of Campeche, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Tabasco, and Chiapas, offering visitors an up close and personal look at their heritage, customs, culinary traditions, and way of life.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The wifi is Starlink here too, and there are dedicated customs agents to help passengers speed through passport control.
    Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • An adjustable tie waistband allows for a comfortable fit while the fabric hugs the curves of your hips and flares at mid-calf for a fun, spring-ready finish.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Dispatch curves determine which plants run when, whereas reserve scheduling ensures backup capacity is always available.
    Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There are ways of using social media as just a private photo album or a diary, but it is designed to be public and for content to spread beyond its context.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Subway has launched a new value menu with more than 15 entrees under $5, offering more protein-forward meals at a time when cost-conscious customers are craving ways to get the most bang for their buck.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Countercurrents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countercurrents. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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