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as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
hiked through the flume and into the meadow beyond it
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as in canal
an open man-made passageway for water
built a flume next to the road for runoff
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Recent Examples of flume
Not your humdrum log flume by any means, this ride combines screen technology (the aquarium scene is quite stunning) with animatronics and some serious water fun.
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Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
Thrill seeking SeaWorld Orlando rolled out its first thrill ride — Journey to Atlantis, a flume experience with a roller coaster stretch — in 1999.
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Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
One 2025 honoree, marketing team member Jennifer Gorman, started with Dollywood in 1995 on the log flume.
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Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
Your average boat ride is powered by the water flowing through the flume — which impacts the speed, spacing and orientation of the ride vehicles.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
Thrill seeking SeaWorld Orlando rolled out its first thrill ride — Journey to Atlantis, a flume experience with a roller coaster stretch — in 1999.
—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
One 2025 honoree, marketing team member Jennifer Gorman, started with Dollywood in 1995 on the log flume.
—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
Your average boat ride is powered by the water flowing through the flume — which impacts the speed, spacing and orientation of the ride vehicles.
—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flume
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At Garland Ranch, trails climb from the Carmel River through oak woodland, chaparral and shaded canyons with the sort of views that drew people to California in the first place.
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The Colorado River Headwaters Byway is an 80-mile National Scenic Byway that winds through mountain towns, passing alpine lakes, hot springs, and canyon overlooks.
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Across France, residents have flocked to rivers, canals, and lakes in search of relief from the scorching temperatures.
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The Panama Canal Authority has announced a draft reduction at the waterway's neo-Panamax locks, citing the potential development of El Nino in the coming months, according to GAC Group, which provides services for canal users.
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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Despite the dilapidated state, the couple fell in love with its ancient olive trees, a creek and a network of aqueducts winding through the fields.
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The rolling landscape, nestled between a nature preserve and a cattle ranch, had silvery groves of ancient olive trees, a meandering creek, and a network of antique aqueducts snaking through the fields.
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To compensate for winter’s period of lean rations, however, flatties gorge in spring to ease their wake-up hunger pangs and again in fall to gain weight like bears preparing for hibernation.
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This beloved New York State summertime tubing run starts at Table Rock and sends riders through a stunning chasm that cuts through a gorge.
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“Flume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flume. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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