current
adjective
passing in time; belonging to the time actually passing.
currents
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pluralof current.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Whistler quickly absorbed the newest currents in French painting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Researchers say the expansion is likely being influenced by changes in ocean temperatures, currents, and nutrient levels.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
It's a dream for surfers, but can quickly become a nightmare for inexperienced swimmers thrashed by strong currents.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
But in their quest for relief, they’ve found massive, dangerous waves and strong currents fueled by tropical cyclones from the eastern Pacific Ocean, according to the National Weather Service.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Gardens of corals and sponges and flowery sea anemones clung to the rocks and danced in the whirling currents.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
