current

The current was rapid.

current events; current leaders.

the current of history;

the current economic climate.

the current economic crisis.

the current crop of politicians.

the current political impasse.

the current spot price.

the totality of their current policies.

commentary on current affairs

the sullen current of a canal.

go with the current of the times

The current had a northeasterly set.

keep abreast of current events.

the current policy is a political expedient.

The current holder of the apartment.

a current of passional electric energy.