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Most recent or up-to-date
“The most current bibliographical entry dates from June 2003, the year before publication.”
In common or general use
“The attitude current at the time was that the earth was flat.”
Existing or in progress
“The current administration is doing a fine job.”
Characteristic of or influenced by modern trends or styles
“She always ensures that she is dressed in the most current outfits for her Instagram posts.”
Still within one's use-by date
“We should cook up the beef in the refrigerator while it is still current.”
Ongoing, or in progress
In preparation or progress
Moving about freely
Actually being or existing
Aware of what is going on
The general tendency or course of events or opinion
“The courts' response is generally slow, often several years behind the current of popular opinion.”
A general direction in which something is developing or changing
“A strong current of optimism is running through the country.”
A body of water moving in a definite direction
“The swimmers had to work against a strong current.”
A body of air moving in a definite direction
“A brief current of cool air provided some respite from the unrelenting heat.”
Energized matter, power
A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water
Currents in the oceans
The perceptible natural movement of the air in the environment
A section of a river or stream with swift and turbulent motion of water
Electrical current
The underlying or subtle character or quality of something
The longitudinal arrangement or pattern of fibers in wood, paper, etc.
Rising tide
A (typically sudden) spurt or build-up of something in great quantities
A pulse, such as of electrical energy
An underlying feeling or influence, especially one that is contrary to the prevailing atmosphere and is not expressed openly
In circulation
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