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as in flow
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as in beam
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as in to flow
to move in a stream
blood streaming out of a wound
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as in to drift
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
cars streaming along the freeway
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Recent Examples of stream
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The logistical surge appears to be a stream of Boeing C-17 military transport aircraft making their way to the region, alongside the addition of a third aircraft carrier.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Paramount Skydance last year unveiled a new ad format for its Paramount+ streamer that aims to create new value for streaming inventory.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
That said, the small number of official tickets given away online were snapped up immediately, and the concert live-stream racked up more than 18 million viewers on Netflix.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The logistical surge appears to be a stream of Boeing C-17 military transport aircraft making their way to the region, alongside the addition of a third aircraft carrier.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Verb
Bank of America analyst Brent Navon said Roku's recent business moves, alongside streaming industry tailwinds, are likely to set the stage for the stock to continue to move higher.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Paramount Skydance last year unveiled a new ad format for its Paramount+ streamer that aims to create new value for streaming inventory.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stream
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After a four days search that saw close cooperation between the Indigenous community and local police, the girl’s body was found by the edge of a river some five kilometres from where she was last seen.—
Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The exhibit included two amphibious trucks that AT&T personnel have used to cross rivers and floods to restore cell sites, plus a 46-foot-long landing craft that the firm bought two years ago to transport up to 20,000 pounds of larger vehicles and gear.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
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As the intuitive Scorpio Moon harmonizes with expansive Jupiter this morning, kindness and perspective flow naturally, helping conversations feel more open and supportive.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Snowpack levels influence stream flow, which in turn affects salmon runs—the primary food source for brown bears.—
Debbie Olsen,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Fisher used an electric guitar fashioned from a beam recovered during his renovations of a church stairwell.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Bally’s Chicago hosted a topping-off ceremony yesterday marking the placement of the final beam, a milestone signifying the completion of the structural framework.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Now, offshore wind developers, submarine cable companies and defense contractors are pouring money into high‑resolution seafloor mapping.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Tyrese Maxey poured in 30 points for the 76ers, Paul George added 23 and Joel Embiid had 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
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Even after the leaks were plugged with cement, rivulets of oil persisted for months, and the oil spill’s ecological and cultural impacts lasted even longer.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Along the side of the road, a small rivulet of water flows down the road.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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In April, two studies noted the critical current is in danger of weakening or even collapsing due to climate change, which could impact the climate and weather for hundreds of millions of people.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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His eyes lit up as the early-morning rays doused each layer of rock, turning them different shades of red and gold.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Use in soft robotics Collaborative efforts with mechanics and molecular alignment experts enabled the validation and prediction of these materials’ behaviors through advanced X-ray scattering.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Father and son were swept away by a landslide in the city of Arequipa in a neighborhood built directly over an ancient natural watercourse.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, there are riparian natives — those that grow along watercourses — which may need regular attention in terms of water needs for many years after planting.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Stream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stream. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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