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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
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
During a nearly two-hour long live stream on Ross’ channel, the rapper, born Daniel Hernandez, was surrounded by friends during his send-off and at one point, content creator Stephen Deleonardis helped cut the rapper’s ankle monitor off.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
For an entertaining way to learn, stream a foreign movie or TV show, turn on the English subtitles, and try to follow along.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Some of this feeling has to do with the structure of social media, where timelines are no longer sorted chronologically but algorithmically, feeding users a steady stream of content that’s likely to elicit a strong reaction.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
During a nearly two-hour long live stream on Ross’ channel, the rapper, born Daniel Hernandez, was surrounded by friends during his send-off and at one point, content creator Stephen Deleonardis helped cut the rapper’s ankle monitor off.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, at Etro, creative director Marco de Vincenzo sent models streaming down the runway in sheer, floaty maxi dresses covered in psychedelic prints, paisley denim, and outerwear dripping in fringe.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
For an entertaining way to learn, stream a foreign movie or TV show, turn on the English subtitles, and try to follow along.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stream
Noun
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Three main rivers run through the area, each with its own float offerings.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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At Great Falls, visitors will be able to kayak, canoe, raft, paddle and boat along the river for free.—
Bill Bootz,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In a conventional turbine, blades are angled to deflect fluid flow and convert kinetic energy into mechanical work.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Levito is the balletic counter to Glenn and Liu’s powerhouse style, but her long lines and easy flow on the ice are balanced by her consistent triple jumps, which could land her in the top 10 at the Olympics.—
Alice Park,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Messages poured in from strangers who recognized their own grief in Maggie’s behavior.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Jacob Klass poured in 31 points while Eli Landman chipped in with 21 points as Beverly (6-2) cruised over Gloucester 77-49.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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The expanse of a cookie, its crumbly craters and molten rivulets, is a playground for the pastry chef.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Dec. 2025
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Turning the rivulet flowing down a melting glacier into a bright-pink stream was the least scientific test carried out this day.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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Since successful maritime navigation in antiquity was based on the winds and ocean currents that could be devastating if miscalculated, ships moved from port to port and always kept land in sight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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The system works by placing a cylindrical tube in a water current, which triggers a physical phenomenon known as vortex shedding.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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The citric acid helps break the bond between the stain and the fibers, the salt works as a gentle abrasive, and the ultraviolet rays of the sun and the mild bleaching action of the acid leave fabrics whiter and brighter.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Hospital records show he was given morphine for pain and that doctors ordered a dozen CT scans and X-rays, including of his neck, spine and head.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 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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More adventurous canyoneering trips, like Eye of the Needle, feature multiple rappels up to 200 feet in a flowing watercourse and an ascent back from the canyon floor using steel cables in the sandstone.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Stream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stream. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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