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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
Bloomberg, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
When syrup reaches 240°F (about 5 minutes total cooking time), carefully pour syrup in a thin stream into egg white mixture while beating on medium.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Angelique Jackson, Variety, 12 June 2026
Cruisers can watch in their stateroom or stream them to the pool deck or a favorite bar.
—Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
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Noun
While that move threatened a major energy price shock, trade flows have since reorientated, governments have taken emergency measures, and a growing stream of oil is now sneaking out of the waterway under cover of darkness.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
When syrup reaches 240°F (about 5 minutes total cooking time), carefully pour syrup in a thin stream into egg white mixture while beating on medium.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Verb
Dean Fleischer Camp directed the film, which was originally meant to stream on Disney+, but fortuitously, things changed and, in 2024, the film was given a theatrical release.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 12 June 2026
Cruisers can watch in their stateroom or stream them to the pool deck or a favorite bar.
—Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stream
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These losses were concentrated in the older industrial towns of the Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio river valleys, where natural population decline, limited housing investment and decades of emigration continue to occur.—
Christopher Briem,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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But, while river crossings have become iconic wildlife moments, the migration is only part of the Mara’s story.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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About 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week improves blood flow, lowers stress and supports collagen production, per the Skinspan roadmap.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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Daly says the hotel installs flow limiters at the sinks, where a softer stream does not bother anyone shaving or washing up.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The cozy yet dynamic pub with guest rooms highlights the building’s original character with beams, wood floors, and open fireplaces, complemented by contemporary touches.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Importantly, each fiber doesn’t just carry one beam of light.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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The grounds crew got the tarp down just before the rain started pouring a few minutes later.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
14 June 2026
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Witte started Ritual Pour three years ago when JP Pfafflin, brewer at the famous Dovetail Brewery in Chicago, showed Witte Japanese pouring styles for beer.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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His uniform and scalp were lined with glistening rivulets of oil, water, soot and sweat.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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In this piercing account of the American Dream in tatters, the magnitude of that dimension feels appropriate, echoing the currents of betrayal, fear and death that course through the film like rivulets of blood.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The team can target specific metals by adjusting the voltage of the electrical current.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Powered by external electrons from sources such as sunlight or X-rays, the initial yellow liquid transforms into an energy-rich black gel that can store energy for months and drive chemical reactions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Leaving a bathing suit in the trunk of a hot car or hanging it in direct sunlight is also a no-no because high temperatures and ultraviolet rays can fade and break down the fibers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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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
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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
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“Stream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stream. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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