COUNTERCURRENTS Synonyms: 25 Similar Words

countercurrents

noun

plural of countercurrent

as in undercurrents

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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

Definition of habits

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

Definition of customs

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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

Definition of propensities

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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

Definition of currents

Noun

Make careful vertical swipes, run the vegetable peeler down the sides of the fruit, following its curves to trim closely between the skin and the flesh.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Users can store up to five profiles on the physical device, including different headphone calibrations and custom tonal curves.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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