out·flow
ˈau̇t-ˌflō 
1
: a flowing out
the outflow of dollars
2
: something that flows out
outflow of a sewage treatment plant
Examples of outflow in a Sentence
Noun
We joined the outflow of fans from the stadium after the game.
The vents provide improved outflow of air.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Back in markets, Bitcoin is bruised – on pace for its worst week since February amid a record streak of bitcoin ETF outflows as the crypto market breaks from its dominant narratives.
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Katie Foley,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Individual companies suffer because the category is experiencing outflows.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Verb
BlackRock’s flagship bitcoin ETF saw daily net outflows every trading session from May 15 to June 3, according to data from Farside Investors.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Back in markets, Bitcoin is bruised – on pace for its worst week since February amid a record streak of bitcoin ETF outflows as the crypto market breaks from its dominant narratives.
—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Noun
Even so, leftover storm outflow could trigger a few new storms later this afternoon and evening.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Individual companies suffer because the category is experiencing outflows.
—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Outflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outflow. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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