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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
Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
The trial vaccine was administered through a micro-fluid jet that delivers the immunization through the skin using a tiny, high-pressure stream of liquid and does not require a needle.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Taped in Santa Monica at Westside Comedy Theater, and now streaming on YouTube, his first offering was encouraged and produced by super talent Bob the Drag Queen, who has been more than a mentor to him.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
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Noun
The board determined at the time that Colorado needed $100 million per year for projects to improve river and stream health and restoration, to replace the agricultural industry’s aging irrigation systems and to conserve as much water as possible.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
The trial vaccine was administered through a micro-fluid jet that delivers the immunization through the skin using a tiny, high-pressure stream of liquid and does not require a needle.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Verb
It’s never been easier to stay home, stream a show, and have a great meal delivered to your door.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Taped in Santa Monica at Westside Comedy Theater, and now streaming on YouTube, his first offering was encouraged and produced by super talent Bob the Drag Queen, who has been more than a mentor to him.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stream
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Flash flooding in the South The intense rainfall in the Southeast overnight Thursday, June 18, and into Friday, June 19, created dangerous flooding and sent several rivers to record highs.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The 120-mile river that runs near the border in northern Mexico and Southern California was the site of a pilot study in 2025.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In the director’s view, fragmented editing breaks emotional continuity; an unbroken take mirrors the uninterrupted flow of lived experience.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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Just past noon, a young man appeared on the north side of San Vicente Boulevard, a block west of Hauser, and eyeballed the flow of westbound traffic.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In the fifth, Caglianone put a charge into a Michael McGreevey four-seam fastball on the outside corner, sending a laser-beam shot into the Cardinals’ bullpen in left field.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Bullock showcased her prowess on bars and beam, but the early vault error proved costly.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a fairway metal to get within four feet for eagle on the par-five 16th for an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot lead.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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To clean it, pour enough vinegar into a plastic bag so the shower head will be submerged once inside.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 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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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Many sails may prevent harmful UV rays from penetrating, while others may be more decorative.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Because a baby’s eyes are still developing, the lenses inside of them are not as effective as an adult’s at filtering out UV rays.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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