1
as in streams
to move in a stream
water was flowing over the dam at a tremendous rate
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2
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Rather than asking how individuals can adapt, this approach examines how leadership dynamics, communication flows, and operational pressure interact to influence thinking, perception, and decision-making.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Inbound demand flows to those who signal abundance.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
From there, water flows north and west along the steep shores of Iran, then south and east along the shallower coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The goal is to prevent sinkholes and a collapse of the pipe, a 5-foot diameter conduit through which raw sewage flows from about 500,000 Macomb County residents.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Inside, the great room flows into the kitchen, formal dining area and a series of ocean-facing terraces.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
But molten rock flows through all of them, and eventually, something cracks, breaks, and explodes.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Enforceable milestone deadlines tied directly to federal disbursements, so money flows only when benchmarks are met.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Included in this luxury is the Eclipse pool, which seamlessly flows from indoor to outdoor, and totally riddled with kids.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Rather than asking how individuals can adapt, this approach examines how leadership dynamics, communication flows, and operational pressure interact to influence thinking, perception, and decision-making.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Inbound demand flows to those who signal abundance.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
From there, water flows north and west along the steep shores of Iran, then south and east along the shallower coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The goal is to prevent sinkholes and a collapse of the pipe, a 5-foot diameter conduit through which raw sewage flows from about 500,000 Macomb County residents.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Inside, the great room flows into the kitchen, formal dining area and a series of ocean-facing terraces.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
But molten rock flows through all of them, and eventually, something cracks, breaks, and explodes.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Enforceable milestone deadlines tied directly to federal disbursements, so money flows only when benchmarks are met.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Noun
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
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Internationally, Backlash streams on Netflix in most markets, on SuperSport in Sub-Saharan Africa, and on Abema in Japan.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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For now, Dorfman’s Pro Padel League streams on YouTube, with a handful of deals with smaller broadcasters.—
Robin Swithinbank,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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Footage shows the lovebird riding high inside a clear cabin attached to a drone, as the contraption glides through the air before gently descending toward the ground.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Brazzell is a 6-foot-4, 198-pound target who glides by his opposing corners with ease.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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And Spanish voters are preoccupied with a housing crisis, debates over services for migrants, and the government’s handling of natural disasters, including floods in recent years that left hundreds of people dead.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Nearly half of American houses predate 1980, before today’s era of megafires, floods, and hurricanes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Test your knowledge of party pours, Hollywood hurdles and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In a Tuscan-style villa, Blue Sky Vineyard pours a refreshing Vignoles, a crisp white that pairs beautifully with their charcuterie board—especially while sitting by the vineyard pond.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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The road drifts, then gets back on track.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The song slowly drifts away, its job completed.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
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Spring rains and winter snowmelt have swelled rivers and lakes, forcing torrents of water through Cheboygan County communities on its way to Lake Huron.—
Sarah Brumfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The silken charcoal bathrobes are a decadent touch, as are the welcome torrents of piping water that rain from monsoon showers and the wonderful organic soaps.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Brock cruises past Amarillo Randall Brock softball held a 3-1 lead over Amarillo Randall in the sixth inning at Abilene Christian University when the bats came alive.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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In his highlight video, the inventor ultimately cruises at a top speed of nearly 30 miles per hour.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As long as the 83/17 split remains in place, protecting local waterways from combined sewer overflows will continue to exacerbate the water affordability crisis in Detroit.—
Nicole Van Lier,
The Conversation,
13 May 2026
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That can allow attackers to leverage serious vulnerabilities like buffer overflows and memory leaks to compromise devices.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Flows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flows. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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