FLOWS Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

flows 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of flow

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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flows

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noun

plural of flow

as in floods

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Recent Examples of flows

Verb

The beavers can't talk, and the trees can't see, and the river only flows in one direction. — Corey Seymour, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 While oil flows from the Middle East have risen and now top 75% of pre-war volumes, crude prices will take longer to fall, according to Gregory Brew, an energy analyst at political risk consultancy Eurasia Group. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Air flows through the engine at supersonic speeds, and combustion takes place while the airflow remains supersonic. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026 Once the mixture flows out of the nozzle, the Martian environment freeze-dries it. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026 Offshore oil discoveries could bankroll her jobs promise, or deepen the sense that Namibia’s wealth flows elsewhere. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026 At the opposite end, the aft veranda flows onto the beach club. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026 When key customer information flows naturally across the organization, AI can make experiences even better. — Brian Tuite, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Traffic via the critical waterway, through which one-fifth of global crude oil typically flows, has reduced significantly since the war started in February. — Adrienne Vogt, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

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About 20% of the world's oil flows throw the strait, and Iran's ability to block the flow of tankers has roiled the global economy, sending oil prices soaring. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flows

Verb

The flooding was particularly deadly in East Tennessee, where swollen rivers and streams overwhelmed communities.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
A lot of that growth is coming from overseas, where the show streams on Disney+.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of streams

Verb

Its nonslip handle has an ergonomic shape to get a comfortable grip, and the blade glides smoothly to peel away the skin without removing the best parts of the fruit underneath it.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
Ma wanted to call me Lili, music that glides off the back of your teeth.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of glides

Noun

The island of Maui could also be hit with life-threatening floods and mudslides, the hurricane center said.

— MEGAN JANETSKY, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Heat is the deadliest natural disaster event — a silent killer that claims more lives each year than hurricanes, tornadoes and floods combined.

— Maria Hadden, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of floods

Verb

Draperies offer a visual divide, and natural sunlight pours through the windows to brighten the space.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026
The guidance cuts come as Flutter pours hundreds of millions of dollars into capturing a bigger share of the online gaming and event contract markets.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of pours

Verb

And as the story drifts to Miami, London, New York, and back to Kingston again, it’s held together by James’ passion for the era’s pop culture and his characters’ will to survive in the face of hatred.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026
All parents struggle in some way to adjust to life as empty nesters, but Charlie leaves his mom and dad in a somber, reflective state that casts a heavy pall over an episode that drifts toward the turgid.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of drifts

Noun

Like the groves and gardens, houses built foolhardily near the dry summertime river risked being pulled off their foundations and washed away by the winter torrents.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
This included one on Reddit about torrents on the site 1337x —which is frequently used for online piracy— delivering an executable file, rather than a media file.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of torrents

Noun

Minor tidal overflows, especially during the late morning high tides.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
The governor’s office said the state was securing its harbors, deploying emergency personnel to strategic locations and monitoring dams for any possible breaches or overflows.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026