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noun

Definition of streamnext
1
as in river

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as in flow

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3
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
This early shopping activity offers Meta an opportunity to turn its billions in AI investments into another revenue stream. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 With a steady stream of new license releases, Stern has cemented itself as the brand in modern pinball. — ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
The event also streamed online, giving fans outside Houston a way to follow along. — Connie Etemadi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026 In a first for an NBA team, the Atlanta Hawks will stream their full regular season (apart from nationally broadcast games) on Amazon Prime Video in simulcasts with local broadcast TV. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Oct. 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
  • Three miles upstream, at the Riverview RV Park, Jason Fulcher, the Trotters and other campers stood by the river.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • And as more mountain precipitation falls as rain, more of it will immediately race down rivers, increasing the risk of floods in the Central Valley.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of river
Noun
  • Onshore flow brings high-tide flooding to Southeast coast In the Southeast, persistent onshore winds are expected to produce gusty winds and coastal flooding on Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • In that regard, small details like the flow of fabric or the impression of breathing are vitally important.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of flow
Noun
  • By changing its flight attitude, the platform could redirect the radar beam toward different sectors without depending entirely on a mechanically rotating antenna.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In work that would delight any Star Wars fan, scientists have now created an antenna from a plasma beam.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of beam
Verb
  • Its stainless steel body can last for years of making pour-over coffee every morning or evening cups of hot tea, and the kettle also comes in handy to boil water fast for everyday recipes.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Following the news of the deputy's death, condolences from law enforcement agencies and city leaders began pouring in on Wednesday.
    — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of pour
Noun
  • The brush was flattened and rivulets of water ran back toward the sound, which was now miraculously some 100 yards away down a sloping bank.
    — Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Madly sentient guts spill from the sitter’s back in swollen rivulets.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of rivulet
Noun
  • These electrodes provided a path for electric current through the molecule.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • El Niño’s influence on US weather is strongest in winter, when the jet stream — a fast-moving current of air that helps steer storms — typically shifts south and extends east across North America.
    — Sam Hart, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of current
Noun
  • Look for ingredients like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide in your sunscreen, which keep both UVB and the more dangerous UVA rays at bay.
    — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Factory 25 is planning a spring 2027 theatrical release followed by a digital and Blu-ray release.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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