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as in flow
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as in beam
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as in to flow
to move in a stream
blood streaming out of a wound
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as in to drift
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
cars streaming along the freeway
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Recent Examples of stream
Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
Even back then, before their millions of streams, Philly embraced Blue Smiley.
—Tyler Hicks, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 June 2025
And Just Like That season three, episode three will be available to stream from 6 pm (PT) on June 12, 2025/9 pm Eastern Time (ET).
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Noun
The soft opening attracted a steady stream of new and longstanding fans.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
Even back then, before their millions of streams, Philly embraced Blue Smiley.
—Tyler Hicks, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Verb
Every week, Netflix drops a ton of new content for viewers to stream from studios all over the world.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 June 2025
And Just Like That season three, episode three will be available to stream from 6 pm (PT) on June 12, 2025/9 pm Eastern Time (ET).
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stream
Noun
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The proud dad can also be seen posing with his son in front of a river and a boat floating down the canal in Amsterdam.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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In Sligo, Ireland, a short stretch of river called the Garavogue flows from Lough Gill to the sea.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Russian crude shipments declined by 170,000 barrels per day in May, bringing total flows to a daily average of 3.24 million.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Inside, curved walls and airy, open layouts create a gentle flow throughout, while bespoke pieces by First Nations-Hungarian artist Tiarna Herczeg infuse the space with vibrant color and cultural richness.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Packed in between curved wooden beams, translucent honeyed yellow square panels filter the weak sunlight into a more inviting summer afternoon hue.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Let There Be Light – Students explored the properties of light: how a light bulb contains a rainbow of colors, what happens when a beam of laser light is trapped in water, and more.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Moving quickly, slowly pour the hot sugar mixture, a ¼ cup at a time, into the sugar-egg mixture while whisking by hand continuously to temper the eggs.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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All told, venture capital investors and private equity firms poured $3.1 billion to fund 144 deals in the L.A. area in the first quarter of this year, up 15% from a year ago, according to research firm CB Insights.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Younis: The Khan Younis refugee camp is a dense, gray, concrete shantytown, the black waters from sewers running in thin rivulets down the middle of alleys.—
Chris Hedges,
Harpers Magazine,
15 June 2024
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The body meld transforms into a mind meld near the end, when each woman shoots streams of shiny water from their eyes, with the separate rivulets crashing into each other to form a floating, fiery disco ball heart.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Most importantly, the polyester tent has a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating of 50+ to keep you and your skin safe from the sun’s powerful rays.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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Zinc oxide can effectively block the entire spectrum of UVA and UVB rays, offering broad-spectrum protection needed to help prevent sun damage.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
5 June 2025
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That episode led to the diversion of the Turia watercourse, which meant that a large part of the city was spared of these floods.—
Teresa Medrano,
The Christian Science Monitor,
1 Nov. 2024
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The flash floods battered regions like Barrio de la Torre in Valencia, where narrow streets became lethal watercourses.—
Nina Turner,
Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2024
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“Stream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stream. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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