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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The spectacle of artificial-intelligence executives traveling to Washington to warn government about the technology they’re building belongs to the same tradition as the so-called war of the currents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
The monitoring systems use instruments anchored to the seafloor that continuously measure pressure, temperature, density, and ocean currents.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
The area has currents so strong that they continue to move the wreckage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Flooding can range from centimeters to several meters, while fast currents can exert forces equivalent to several tons per square meter against coastal structures.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
I used to think he didn’t notice all the currents of tension that ran through the family, but as I get older, I see that barely suppressed conflict doesn’t bother him in the least.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
