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

These measures did not stem the outflow of roughly 100,000 specialists—about a tenth of Russia’s tech workforce—over the course of 2022. — Seva Gunitsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026

In May and June, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $7 billion in outflows, according to data from analytics platform SoSoValue. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

When fewer resources are invested in the cultural and basic needs of people in these towns, the outflow of young people becomes even stronger. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

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