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
Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Ridges are always flanked by low-pressure areas, and the air at the surface flows from the high to low pressure.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
Critics argue that taxpayers absorb the risk while the financial upside flows primarily to private companies and their investors.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
Co-owner Carolyn Nugent said her team is still figuring out where things go and how their work flows, but overall the upgrade has been just that.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
That tight, extra-tall room on the fourth floor now flows into a long, open ballroom.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2026
An open kitchen flows right into the dining room and living room, both of which are surrounded by glass doors that spill through to the pool area.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
The Strait is a choke point through which roughly one-fifth of global oil normally flows.
—Jarrett Renshaw, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Almost a third of global container shipping flows through the Suez Canal.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
The wind flows from the south, bringing heavy precipitation to areas usually sheltered from rain.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Ridges are always flanked by low-pressure areas, and the air at the surface flows from the high to low pressure.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
Critics argue that taxpayers absorb the risk while the financial upside flows primarily to private companies and their investors.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
Co-owner Carolyn Nugent said her team is still figuring out where things go and how their work flows, but overall the upgrade has been just that.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
That tight, extra-tall room on the fourth floor now flows into a long, open ballroom.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2026
An open kitchen flows right into the dining room and living room, both of which are surrounded by glass doors that spill through to the pool area.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
The Strait is a choke point through which roughly one-fifth of global oil normally flows.
—Jarrett Renshaw, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Almost a third of global container shipping flows through the Suez Canal.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flows
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Best Streaming Deals 2026 The new season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives streams exclusively on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ starting Thursday, March 12.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Throughout, sunlight streams through the expansive glazing, casting shifting patterns across the rooms and emphasizing the home’s sense of movement, while the curving lines and airy volumes create a rhythm that carries the eye seamlessly from one space to the next.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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True to its name, the Butter Melt Bronzer glides on like butter and melts seamlessly into skin, delivering a silky-smooth finish that never veers cakey, muddy, or heavy on dry skin.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
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As the Coast Starlight approaches the Bay Area, the train glides past marshlands, open water, and distant city skylines before continuing toward California’s Central Coast.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Their extended range enables comprehensive mapping of vast territories, tracking snow levels to predict floods or hydroelectric output, and keeping a watchful eye on natural hazards such as landslides and avalanches.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Critics have said that the policy that all spending over $100,000 had to be personally approved by Noem delayed FEMA response during disasters, including during the central Texas floods in 2025.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Action begins with a tight shot on a glass resting on a bar, then a waiter pours some tequila over the ice in the glass.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Becoming a parent can be a bit overwhelming, especially when advice pours in from all sides.—
David Sparrow,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
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Carlson-Wee drifts over to him.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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One notable feature is how often the stock has managed to bottom once the RSI drifts toward the midpoint of its range.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Lightning made the sky as bright as day, the thunder was a continuous crash, and torrents of rain poured down.—
Doris DeCleene,
Outdoor Life,
25 Feb. 2026
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According to experts, these homes encroach on a path that has carried torrents of water for centuries during periods of heavy rains.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Connecticut cruises to a 101-29 win over Long Island University in the first round of the East Regional, the best defensive effort in the history of the women’s NCAA tournament.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Harry Styles cruises into the weekend with a new chart crown, as Kiss All The Time.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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And in places where sewage and rain flow through the same pipes, heavy rains made worse by climate change can make overflows to waterways more frequent and severe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The overflows have triggered a number of recreational and shellfish harvesting advisories along the Potomac.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Flows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flows. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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