1
as in streams
to move in a stream
water was flowing over the dam at a tremendous rate
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as in glides
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
as everyone relaxed, the conversation really started to flow
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Recent Examples of flows
Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Although SoCal Edison can prevent electrical fires by shutting off the power that flows through the lines, the utility did not turn the power off to most circuits that power Altadena.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Ancient blood flows through your veins.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
As a guest of the 7-key property, you’re encouraged to attend happy hour on the porch, a delightful time of day when the homemade sangria flows freely.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
During the dry summers when no water flows over the weir the lagoon becomes stagnant, sometimes filling with algae and killing off large numbers of fish.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
An artistic floor-to-ceiling iron wall with a floating staircase on the other side flows to the great room.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025
For Lazuri Film founder Cumali Varer, everything flows back to the sea.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
The little gem features a triple 70-foot waterfall that flows over a travertine dam and limestone caves that are set under the falls.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
Air flows through modular containers filled with these coated filters.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Although SoCal Edison can prevent electrical fires by shutting off the power that flows through the lines, the utility did not turn the power off to most circuits that power Altadena.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Ancient blood flows through your veins.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
As a guest of the 7-key property, you’re encouraged to attend happy hour on the porch, a delightful time of day when the homemade sangria flows freely.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
During the dry summers when no water flows over the weir the lagoon becomes stagnant, sometimes filling with algae and killing off large numbers of fish.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
An artistic floor-to-ceiling iron wall with a floating staircase on the other side flows to the great room.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025
For Lazuri Film founder Cumali Varer, everything flows back to the sea.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
The little gem features a triple 70-foot waterfall that flows over a travertine dam and limestone caves that are set under the falls.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flows
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The show streams the next day on Hulu.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Every person who streams a video favorite does so on their own terms, but Paramount is hoping to make the experience a little more unifying.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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The spacecraft ignites its onboard rocket motor, powering its own way to suborbital space, then glides back down for a runway landing here on Earth.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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There is a First World War U-boat that somehow glides from underneath Lake Michigan all the way to Croatia, commandeered by its captain, post-Armistice, for new and clandestine uses.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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The organization focuses on the big disasters that often grip the headlines, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes – but also offers information about preparing for winter storms, tsunamis, tornados, lightning, hail and extreme heat.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wallen then stumbles to his feet in the middle of the road, as rain pours down, with close-up images showing Wallen in tattered clothes and covered in scrapes and cuts.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Blass pours some coffee, lights a cigar, and selects his first pitch.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Still, Nevo's mind often drifts to the moment in Gaza when Palestinian militants detonated explosives in a home, wounding him and killing two close friends in his army unit.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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If Humberto drifts east and the jet stream’s influence dominates, the future Imelda could be drawn into the Southeast coast.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The death of Banda Amidst the torrents, Arisu follows the sound of Usagi’s voice, as they are both swept towards a watery vortex that leads to the world of the dead.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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The bulls got a dovish turn from the Federal Reserve without much noticeable slowing in growth, with stock indexes at a record, credit markets blissfully sedate and capital investments running in torrents into the economy.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 9- and 14-day cruises explore cities like Syracuse, New York; Cleveland, Ohio; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and mark the first Great Lakes cruises for the company.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Boats’ Itineraries In the South In Provence, the six cabin Napoléon cruises the Rhône from Tain L’Hermitage to Avignon, stopping for a truffle excursion in Grignan, to allow guests to explore local markets or to bicycle through lavender fields.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Human waste and trash overflows became so problematic at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California that the parks were forced to close, according to the association.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
7 Oct. 2025
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Post updated to remove comparison to buffer overflows and SQL injections.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Flows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flows. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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