1
as in poured
to move in a stream
water was flowing over the dam at a tremendous rate
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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
Missile and drone stockpiles grew as money flowed to terrorist proxies across the Middle East.
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Shaun McCutcheon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Energy flowed out of my body like sweat on a blistering hot day.
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Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Shares are up 43% in the year to date as more money has flowed into regional gaming.
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Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
The bulk of Venezuelan oil exports have historically flowed to China, and Chinese companies have financed extensive infrastructure projects and investments across the country, with Beijing lending billions to Caracas in recent decades.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
As a result, even more business flowed to IT service providers.
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Rajat Sharma,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
But, the West Germans looked like dogs chasing cars as the swift Algerians, smarting from the Germans’ strutting arrogance, flowed to a 2-1 upset at Gijón that brought appreciation for Algeria’s audacity and artistry.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Hayek donned a light blue gown, which featured a large bow on her right shoulder and a satin v-neck along with satin stripes that flowed down the length of her dress.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Geologists returned to the site the following day and confirmed a large amount of hydrothermal water had flowed into Firehole River via three new sets of vents.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
24 June 2026
Shaun McCutcheon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Energy flowed out of my body like sweat on a blistering hot day.
—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Shares are up 43% in the year to date as more money has flowed into regional gaming.
—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
The bulk of Venezuelan oil exports have historically flowed to China, and Chinese companies have financed extensive infrastructure projects and investments across the country, with Beijing lending billions to Caracas in recent decades.
—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
As a result, even more business flowed to IT service providers.
—
Rajat Sharma,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
But, the West Germans looked like dogs chasing cars as the swift Algerians, smarting from the Germans’ strutting arrogance, flowed to a 2-1 upset at Gijón that brought appreciation for Algeria’s audacity and artistry.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Hayek donned a light blue gown, which featured a large bow on her right shoulder and a satin v-neck along with satin stripes that flowed down the length of her dress.
—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Geologists returned to the site the following day and confirmed a large amount of hydrothermal water had flowed into Firehole River via three new sets of vents.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowed
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Carnegie came over in steerage and poured the steel that became our skylines.
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Avila Chevalier was an organizer of the anti-Israel protest encampments at Columbia University, whereas the American Israel Public Affairs Committee poured money into a super political action committee supporting Espaillat.
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Around the communal tables, conversations paused as traditional Vietnamese court music drifted through the room.
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As well as dropping deep, Cruyff also drifted out wide and provided two assists in the group stage with fine crosses.
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She was mostly edited out of the previous episode, which streamed on Tuesday, June 23.
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The four people were shot in Brockton, Massachusetts, a city outside of Boston, after Cape Verde World Cup fans streamed out into the streets to celebrate the team's draw with Saudi Arabia and advancement to the round of 32, reported outlets WCVB and Boston 25 News.
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The particles glided past each other effortlessly.
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Up close, the design boasted a ruffled accent along the neckline that added movement to the gown as Saldaña glided around the room.
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Gwinnett was an English clergymen’s son who sailed for the colonies in 1762 and opened a general store in Savannah in 1765.
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Most of the crew members had sailed together for years, spending as much time on board as at home; several were related.
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Total exports of portable air conditioners from China to Western Europe had already surged 70% in the first five months of 2026, before severe summer heat swept the AC-shy continent.
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The comments came after another frustrating series for Guerrero and the team, as they were swept by the Rangers and saw the gap in the division standings grow to more than 10 games.
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When Costco asked for a photograph, Ellinger slid into a tattoo parlor chair and turned the little white lie into a permanent reality.
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Breakker followed Rollins atop the ropes, but Seth bit Bron, who slid down the ropes temporarily.
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On Tuesday, French Open champion Alexander Zverev slipped worryingly on the baseline but was able to get straight back up.
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The employment-to-population ratio slipped to 59% in June, the lowest since October 2021.
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“Flowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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