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
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Goldman Sachs cut its oil price forecast Tuesday, projecting Brent to average $80 in late 2026 and $75 in 2027, citing a faster-than-expected recovery in Persian Gulf crude flows.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 19 June 2026
By figures cited on stage, around $20 billion of venture liquidity now flows through them, close to a third of the total.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Welcome to the world’s first plague cemetery The Angara River flows from the depths of Lake Baikal.
—ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
Below that, the main deck is equipped with a spacious salon that flows onto the aft deck, the swim platform, and a garage with space for a 16-foot tender and a Jet Ski.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Dark flows rising Even without a peace deal, there have been growing signs that significant volumes of oil are flowing through the strait in tankers with their signals switched off — including with assistance from the US military.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
Most Red Raiders feel that Texas Tech does not get its proper piece of all of that Permian Basin revenue, which flows legally, and freely, to Texas A&M and the University of Texas; those rights bloat A&M to UT’s respective endowments to the billions, while Tech only gets millions.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
But, as electricity flows back and forth between the positive and negative sides, a thick, crusty layer of gunk gradually builds up inside the cell.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Oil futures have dropped and gas prices have eased on optimism that flows through the Strait of Hormuz will pick up now that the US-Iran agreement has been signed.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Goldman Sachs cut its oil price forecast Tuesday, projecting Brent to average $80 in late 2026 and $75 in 2027, citing a faster-than-expected recovery in Persian Gulf crude flows.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 19 June 2026
By figures cited on stage, around $20 billion of venture liquidity now flows through them, close to a third of the total.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Welcome to the world’s first plague cemetery The Angara River flows from the depths of Lake Baikal.
—ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
Below that, the main deck is equipped with a spacious salon that flows onto the aft deck, the swim platform, and a garage with space for a 16-foot tender and a Jet Ski.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Dark flows rising Even without a peace deal, there have been growing signs that significant volumes of oil are flowing through the strait in tankers with their signals switched off — including with assistance from the US military.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
Most Red Raiders feel that Texas Tech does not get its proper piece of all of that Permian Basin revenue, which flows legally, and freely, to Texas A&M and the University of Texas; those rights bloat A&M to UT’s respective endowments to the billions, while Tech only gets millions.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
But, as electricity flows back and forth between the positive and negative sides, a thick, crusty layer of gunk gradually builds up inside the cell.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 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, the show streams on Netflix in most markets, with SuperSport carrying it in Sub-Saharan Africa and Abema in Japan.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Launched by Crazy Maple Studio in 2022, ReelShort streams English-language vertical dramas designed specifically for mobile viewing, with stories told in one to two minute episodes across 70-80 episodes per season.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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Intensify your eyes with the creamy, 24-Hour Waterproof Eyeliner, which glides on smooth for all-day to all-night wear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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For the most part, our world glides silently through space, shielded by Earth’s thin atmosphere.—
Shawn Laatsch,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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Extreme floods that once swamped coastal communities only rarely are becoming far more common as climate change caused by humans pushes sea levels higher, according to new research.—
Alexa St. John,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Gulf Coast states already dealing with massive floods are bracing for even more extreme weather as the first tropical storm of the season could form as early as Tuesday night.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Another pours a drink, then the video moves on.—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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McConnell gets solid performances from his actors, none more so than Yurich, who obviously took a leap by entrusting his story to someone else but pours himself into the role to a degree that suggests complete trust.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Romantic Venus drifts through your 12th House of Solitude and Healing, forming a sextile to radical Uranus in your 10th House of Career, so private reflection can shape bold improvements.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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Many spots in Bali do these well, but The Seed fully embraces the pleasure of showering beneath open skies while warm evening air drifts through tropical greenery.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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Heavy rainfall in the area caused torrents and increased the risk of landslides, making rescue operations more difficult, state media said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 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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As if rapping from a speeding time machine, Wiki flows about yellow taxis turning into Uber Eats over an instrumental that cruises from a soft breakbeat into a total breakdown of glitchy scratches courtesy of Lil Ugly Mane.—
Lei Takanashi,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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The aircraft cruises at 75 knots and can sprint at 90 knots.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Researchers believe periodic flooding and river overflows helped preserve the eggs by covering them in sediment millions of years ago.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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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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“Flows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flows. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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