COUNTERCURRENTS Synonyms: 25 Similar Words

countercurrents

noun

plural of countercurrent

as in undercurrents

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Noun

Cranor said a person’s risk depends on how often they are targeted, their security habits, their ability to recognize suspicious messages, and whether the lure really interests them.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Changing spending habits Other Democratic megadonors are simply cutting out the middleman, picking individual races and candidates to support.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of habits

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Meanwhile, Nvidia has recently hired a head of wellbeing for EMEA, to adapt perks for local customs.

— Tamlin Magee, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Trade under its new terms is progressing, but governments still have a long way to go to implement it fully, including by harmonizing trade rules, tariffs, and customs procedures.

— Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of customs

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Based on marginal propensities to consume for the population likely to receive the checks, Smetters estimated that about $400 billion would be spent within the first two quarters after the payments go out.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of propensities

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Key indicators that your current setup is failing include noticeable air currents that can be felt from across the room, as well as condensation or moisture trapped between the glass panes.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
And require bulky motors to fight gravity in the air and separate propulsion systems to navigate currents below.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of currents

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As a market-maker and pioneer, L’Oréal Professionnel needs to innovate in technical and technological ways others cannot, according to Le Bleis.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
By pinpointing what is killing the calves, researchers hope to find ways to protect the vulnerable population.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

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