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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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as in flow
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as in beam
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Recent Examples of stream
Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 11 July 2025
Although this amount only represents 3.9% of the total income to the trust fund, reducing this income stream will hasten the depletion of the trust fund from 2033 to 2032.
—Thomas Hager, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Caroline Blair, People.com, 30 June 2025
Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album (TEA) units and streaming equivalent album (SEA) units.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 30 June 2025
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Verb
In addition to its radio airplay, the song earned 710,000 official U.S. streams.
—Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 11 July 2025
Although this amount only represents 3.9% of the total income to the trust fund, reducing this income stream will hasten the depletion of the trust fund from 2033 to 2032.
—Thomas Hager, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
Viewers can also stream the matches on ESPN+ or Hulu + Live TV.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 30 June 2025
Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album (TEA) units and streaming equivalent album (SEA) units.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stream
Verb
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Slowly pour over cake mix to cover dry ingredients.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Once footage of the performance hit the Internet and rave reviews appeared in the U.K. press, offers for festival and headlining gigs soon poured in, leaving the band stunned.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The death toll has rose to over 120 people killed since heavy rainfall overwhelmed the Guadalupe River and flowed through homes and summer camps in the early morning hours of July 4.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Both the Sai and the Kok rivers flow into the Mekong, as does the Ruak, where unsafe levels of arsenic have also been found.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The man was attempting to reach the Colorado River for an overnight stay at the historic Phantom Ranch, nestled on the north side of the formidable river, which can only be accessed on foot or by raft.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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At Mo Ranch, a camp my son once attended, leaders who’d been keeping an eye on the river and the weather alerts moved campers and staff from riverside buildings to higher ground in the middle of the night.—
Katharine Hayhoe,
Time,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
Noun
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His paws dangle over the side of a broken beam, with a metal wall at an odd angle behind him.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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In the first snap, Jack is up on his feet leaning into the wooden table as proud pop Justin beams at him from a seat on a couch.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Then there was a rare (now-deleted) Instagram carousel posted almost one year ago with a photo of Lorde leaning over a balcony in a black dress with a rivulet of white spit coming out of her mouth.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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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
Noun
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Now, in the aftermath of Trump’s victory and China’s difficult decision, the Middle East is in flux, and Beijing has both hard choices and opportunities ahead of it.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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With the economy in flux and grocery prices continuing to climb, CNN asked chefs from coast to coast to share their most creative ways to decrease food waste and save money and the environment all at once.—
Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
Noun
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This is because the sun's rays are not as strong or there may not be as much sun in some areas.8 Your geographical location may make getting vitamin D from the sun more challenging than in other areas of the country.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
30 June 2025
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Utilizing a body oil with SPF gives your skin that nice summer glow while also shielding it from harsh UV rays.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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“Stream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stream. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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