Synonyms of outflow

outflow

noun

ˈau̇t-ˌflō 

as in flow

a flowing or going out

over the last year the state experienced an unprecedented brain drain as the outflow of highly educated professionals exceeded the inflow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flow
• exodus
• outpouring
• flight
• gush
• emigration
• outpour
• rush
• drain
• ebb
• emission
• reflux
• emanation
• diaspora
• discharge
• stampede
• effluence
• reflow

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inflow
• influx
• flux
• flood
• overflow
• river
• torrent
• inundation
• stream
• deluge
• tide
• inrush
• spate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outflow

Strong wind gusts may occur prior to any rain as the outflow boundary moves through. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026

This is region where the outflows of matter driven by intense magnetic fields collide with winds heated by energy-carrying neutrinos. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Each subsequent generation has seen a new outflow of Italians from the neighborhood as children trade in their family apartments and businesses for bigger houses and paychecks elsewhere. — Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026

Financial institutions often reinforce this outflow of value. — Wal Van Lierop, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026