Synonyms of undertow

undertow

noun

as in undercurrent

Related Words

• undercurrent
• countercurrent
• propensity
• tenor
• countertrend
• curve
• tide
• habit
• shift
• custom
• swing
• wind
• drift
• trend
• way
• current
• downside
• direction
• turn
• tendency
• upside
• turnabout
• run
• leaning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of undertow

This list is my small effort to stop the undertow of history from sucking up my favorite underseen shows from this uniquely abundant—and turbulent—century. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age. — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026

Are more acute vulnerabilities being exposed by the rise in yields, and will elevated inflation expectations create an undertow to equity valuations? — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 May 2026

Pause, cut the message down to what is clear and kind, then respond from the present instead of the undertow. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2026