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noun

Definition of streamnext
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as in river

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as in flow

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as in beam

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verb

1
as in to pour
to cause to flow in a stream his eyes were streaming tears

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2
as in to flow
to move in a stream blood streaming out of a wound

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3
as in to drift
to move or proceed smoothly and readily cars streaming along the freeway

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Recent Examples of stream
Noun
Just a rugged man in a stream There is, of course, nothing nonchalant about the exchange. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Experts also warn against practicing by repeatedly stopping the urine stream. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
Some films will stream virtually on NewFest‘s on-demand platform from October 15-30. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2026 Althoff’s sister podcast with rapper-reality star Sukihana, That’s BS With Bobbi & Suki, continues to stream on YouTube. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stream
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stream
  1. river
  2. flow
  3. beam
  4. pour
  5. rivulet
  6. current
  7. ray
  8. watercourse
Noun
  • For the outdoors-inclined there's fly-fishing, hiking and cycling, and even river-rafting—plus skiing in the Mohawk and Catamount Mountains in winter months.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Newsom, standing in the river in aviator shades, his dark blue shirt unbuttoned to the sternum, shrugged and acknowledged the point.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of river
Noun
  • The net result is around £229m moving from Stamford Bridge to the Amex Stadium, the largest net transfer flow between any two Premier League clubs.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Project developers can download the HydroGenerate package to run their own feasibility checks with local flow data.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of flow
Noun
  • Their effectiveness depends on power output, beam quality, tracking accuracy, atmospheric conditions, and the time a laser can remain focused.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Original barn torn down The original barn was torn down and replaced with a rustic white structure with high ceilings, natural wood beams and enough space to accommodate around 200 guests.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of beam
Verb
  • My father piles French toast and syrup onto a plate and my mother pours a glass of milk.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • In three instances, Abridged reported, quality inspectors tasked with monitoring the sites were not present when the concrete was poured.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of pour
Noun
  • Madly sentient guts spill from the sitter’s back in swollen rivulets.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
  • Our beach quickly turned into a morass of clay, cut through by dozens of fast-flowing rivulets.
    — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
Definition of rivulet
Noun
  • Looking ahead The electrical current produces very rapid heating, while the press simultaneously forces everything together.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Beach hazards statements are in effect for Door, Kewaunee and Manitowoc counties for strong currents.
    — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of current
Noun
  • Now, however, the boutique physical media label Fun City Editions has released a superb Blu-ray of the film, featuring both a gorgeous restoration and illuminating supplements.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Comfort, breathability, and packability are just a few of the boxes checked by this bamboo-viscose hoodie that blocks 95 percent of the sun’s UV rays (and comes in women’s sizes).
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of ray
Noun
  • Father and son were swept away by a landslide in the city of Arequipa in a neighborhood built directly over an ancient natural watercourse.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • At the same time, there are riparian natives — those that grow along watercourses — which may need regular attention in terms of water needs for many years after planting.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Definition of watercourse

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“Stream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stream. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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