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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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as in flow
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as in beam
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Recent Examples of stream
Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
The director was concerned about Ferrell and Steele being able to fill hours at a time on the road with a continuous stream of conversation.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
Kevin Watson, 42, was streaming a video at 6:14 p.m. from inside his car when another vehicle approached him and shooting began, according to local media citing police reports.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Natural light streams into the home thanks to its prime position on the taller side of the building.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
The director was concerned about Ferrell and Steele being able to fill hours at a time on the road with a continuous stream of conversation.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Episodes can be streamed the next day for subscribers of any Paramount+ plan.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
Kevin Watson, 42, was streaming a video at 6:14 p.m. from inside his car when another vehicle approached him and shooting began, according to local media citing police reports.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stream
Verb
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The group secured a victory last month, when the court found the council had not properly considered the health impacts of the smoke pouring off the site.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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The loup de mer is crisp-skinned over eggplant caviar, roasted sweet peppers, tomato confit, and basil, finished with a saffron bouillon poured to order.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In short, STEGs are devices where one side is cold and the other hot, and electricity flows through semiconductors placed between them.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
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The more people who visit the park, the more money flows into its leisure sector.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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In water, adults enjoy Aurora’s partnership with SCUBA SHACK, Anguilla’s only PADI 5-Star Dive Resort, while kids find their heaven at the massive waterpark, complete with slides and a lazy river.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Fleck and other experts have argued that worst-case scenarios should be the basis for planning efforts on the river.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement But those global currents matter less to Trump than his fragile ego.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The inside spread of the main beams was 53 inches, the greatest outside spread 56.—
Fred C. Mercer,
Outdoor Life,
14 Aug. 2025
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The architects removed unsympathetic additions, restored the massive Baltic pine ceiling beams, and brought back the grandeur of the enormous fireplaces, some nearly 10 feet wide.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the early 1990s, as Illinois allowed the operation of floating gaming venues, the rivulet was considered by one developer to house a riverboat casino.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Beefy yet creamy mouthful with rivulets of acidity enveloped by orange citrus.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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But those numbers are constantly in flux, CMS Chief Human Resources Officer Kecia Coln said at the district’s Back-to-School Briefing Tuesday morning.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Aug. 2025
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All this moving around leaves the league in flux and, more importantly, the fashion in disarray, too.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Window tinting can block UV rays and reduce interior temperature.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Pick up this folding Adirondack chair to soak up the final rays of summer, then to bask in the first chills of fall.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Stream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stream. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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