1
as in poured
to move in a stream
water was flowing over the dam at a tremendous rate
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2
as in drifted
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
as everyone relaxed, the conversation really started to flow
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Recent Examples of flowed
Canapés and beverages flowed in abundance.
—
Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
The streams occasionally flowed together in a single, mighty river.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
The actress wore a Tamara Ralph gown which featured a spiky gold corset top, with a slightly plunging neckline, and a silky white skirt that flowed to the floor.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
In Deflategate, the courts ultimately deferred to the NFL’s disciplinary process because the commissioner’s authority flowed from a collective bargaining agreement.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
But even as gladiators got special treatment, benefits flowed to the wider population.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
The team found that this version of time flowed in a consistent direction.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
On a recent quiet afternoon, customers flowed in.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Identity Has Changed Its Role For most of security history, identity flowed in one direction.
—Santhosh Jayaprakash, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
The streams occasionally flowed together in a single, mighty river.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
The actress wore a Tamara Ralph gown which featured a spiky gold corset top, with a slightly plunging neckline, and a silky white skirt that flowed to the floor.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
In Deflategate, the courts ultimately deferred to the NFL’s disciplinary process because the commissioner’s authority flowed from a collective bargaining agreement.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
But even as gladiators got special treatment, benefits flowed to the wider population.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
The team found that this version of time flowed in a consistent direction.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
On a recent quiet afternoon, customers flowed in.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Identity Has Changed Its Role For most of security history, identity flowed in one direction.
—Santhosh Jayaprakash, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowed
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Good old Michelob beer sold in red, white, and blue cans poured from the concessions; helicopters choppered overhead for a flyover and movie stars got face time.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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From hand pumps in British pubs to wet foam in Czech cafes, beer is poured a variety of ways throughout the world and in various glassware.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Each time, brown leaves that had drifted from distant trees quivered and spun on the surface.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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As the fire raged, embers drifted to the south and ignited several spot fires, the city said.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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As the New York Knicks captured their first NBA title in 53 years in San Antonio on Saturday night, beating the Spurs, 94-90, New Yorkers streamed out of bars and sidewalk watch parties to fill the streets across every corner of the city, faces flushed with disbelief.—
Albert Samaha,
Washington Post,
14 June 2026
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Settlers streamed into the American frontier.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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For nearly 25 years, GoPro cameras have gone underwater, glided with parachutes and slipped down ski slopes, enabling the adventurous to record images of their experiences.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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In the waning moments, Jalen Brunson missed a three-pointer to take the lead, but OG Anunoby glided to the hoop in time to get just enough of his hand on the ball to direct it basket-ward.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The ship sailed past the Statue of Liberty into New York Harbor.—
Alex Poppe,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The ship then sailed for the port of Praia in Cape Verde, but was denied permission to dock.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Tornados hit an area northwest of Pittsburgh after storms swept through much of Western and Central Pennsylvania the previous evening, the National Weather Service confirmed on June 15.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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For now, though, relief swept through financial markets worldwide.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
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In this way, the two belted seats can be positioned forward for the drive to camp, clearing load space for luggage and gear, then slid all the way back into lounge form at camp.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Space stocks — The group slid, reversing earlier gains.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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The limited or anthology series field slipped to 31 from 33.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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By Emma Court, Bloomberg Juicy tomatoes are a summer staple often slipped into burgers or sliced atop a salad.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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“Flowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowed. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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