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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Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Capital outflows from China are the thing to watch most closely.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 June 2025
A great deal of stellar matter is blasted out as powerful, high-speed outflows or jets.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 May 2025
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Verb
However, the sheer size of global remittances, coupled with the fact that legislators do occasionally consider taxing them, indicates there’s a need for more research on remittance inflows and outflows and the benefits and drawbacks of these taxes.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Capital outflows from China are the thing to watch most closely.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Noun
During the week to April 30, for example, U.S. equities saw an $8.9 billion outflow — compared to a $3.4 billion inflow into European stock and a $4.4 billion inflow to Japan.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 June 2025
A great deal of stellar matter is blasted out as powerful, high-speed outflows or jets.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 May 2025
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“Outflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outflow. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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