streaming

Definition of streamingnext
present participle of stream

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of streaming In mid-October, Netflix laid off around 1,000 employees, or 6 percent of its workforce, in the streaming giant’s largest job cuts since 2022. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026 Fielder, for those unfamiliar with his work, is a comedian, best known for his Comedy Central series (currently streaming on HBO) Nathan for You. — ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026 Add all these movies to your watch list; many of them are streaming for free. — Vulture Editors, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 Fans in Dallas-Fort Worth can use the streaming app CW33+ or tune into KDAF (channel 33) to watch all games. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026 Choose a country, your preferred streaming service, and enjoy streaming your show or movie! — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2026 Similarly, Media is just a playback remote for whatever your phone is currently streaming, and Weather displays the forecast for your current location without an option to search elsewhere. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026 Available on most streaming services, including YouTubeTV, DirecTV, and FuboTV, as well as on traditional cable and satellite providers. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026 The soundtrack is out on Atlantic, while all 10 episodes of season three are now streaming on Netflix. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streaming
Verb
  • Lebanese tape culture was a one-way mirror, reflecting the cultural imports pouring in while nothing produced at home was allowed to leave.
    — Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Fresh data seen by CNBC shows sovereign wealth funds are pouring billions back into China, with investment surging 190% from 2025.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Dolce Vita bob runs longer with soft, flowing layers, which sets it apart from the shorter, tighter shapes most associated with vintage glamour.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Enterprise-level software capital is increasingly flowing into tech such as Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) and digital twins to simulate layouts, predict congestion and dynamically reroute inventory.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

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“Streaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streaming. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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