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as in flows
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as in beams
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as in rolls
to move in a stream
blood streaming out of a wound
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as in drifts
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
cars streaming along the freeway
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Recent Examples of streams
Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
Throughout, sunlight streams through the expansive glazing, casting shifting patterns across the rooms and emphasizing the home’s sense of movement, while the curving lines and airy volumes create a rhythm that carries the eye seamlessly from one space to the next.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Pool, spa, fire pit, orchard access A great example of Craftsman-style architecture, the light streams right into this one-bedroom guest house.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
This is without factoring in revenue from events, concerts, and VIP areas — revenue streams the club is maximising.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The series streams on Disney+/Hulu, with the first three seasons also currently available on Netflix.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Christopher Kuhagen Survivor airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Even the sweat, which pools at one’s feet after taking the catsuit off, or streams down your legs when wearing a latex dress on the dance floor, evokes polarised reactions.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Unusual battery drain Spyware that streams data, records audio or tracks location runs constantly in the background.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Best Streaming Deals 2026 The new season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives streams exclusively on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ starting Thursday, March 12.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
Throughout, sunlight streams through the expansive glazing, casting shifting patterns across the rooms and emphasizing the home’s sense of movement, while the curving lines and airy volumes create a rhythm that carries the eye seamlessly from one space to the next.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Pool, spa, fire pit, orchard access A great example of Craftsman-style architecture, the light streams right into this one-bedroom guest house.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
This is without factoring in revenue from events, concerts, and VIP areas — revenue streams the club is maximising.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The series streams on Disney+/Hulu, with the first three seasons also currently available on Netflix.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Christopher Kuhagen Survivor airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Even the sweat, which pools at one’s feet after taking the catsuit off, or streams down your legs when wearing a latex dress on the dance floor, evokes polarised reactions.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Unusual battery drain Spyware that streams data, records audio or tracks location runs constantly in the background.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streams
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Overall, according to the study, beavers are increasingly returning to rivers and other natural landscapes across Europe, following decades of collaborative conservation efforts.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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That alone would create a challenging year for water managers, who rely on slow and steady snowmelt to feed streams, rivers and reservoirs and meet spring and summer demand for irrigation and drinking water.—
Mira Rojanasakul,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The three-story brick house had room to spread out, lovely old fireplace mantels, exposed wood beams, and an overgrown backyard.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
20 Mar. 2026
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The eatery’s interior features exposed beams, hardwood floors, a staircase in the center, and plenty of windows to fill the place with natural light.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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Action begins with a tight shot on a glass resting on a bar, then a waiter pours some tequila over the ice in the glass.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Becoming a parent can be a bit overwhelming, especially when advice pours in from all sides.—
David Sparrow,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
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The wind flows from the south, bringing heavy precipitation to areas usually sheltered from rain.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ridges are always flanked by low-pressure areas, and the air at the surface flows from the high to low pressure.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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Hot stones are added, one by one, as the air inside gets heavier, the heat searing the nose and the throat, the sweat starting in rivulets that turn into streams as the smell gets more intense, the heartbeat swells, the mind races.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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The elaborate network of rainfall, rivulets of ditches, and control structures became a sort of language for Van Lent.—
Michael Adno,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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During this storm, some space weather forecasters reported temporary data dropouts, likely caused by intense proton fluxes degrading spacecraft measurements.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The satellite’s microwave radiometer can detect subtle variations in sea-surface salinity, which is critical for studying ocean circulation, freshwater fluxes, and climate patterns.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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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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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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The storms form as a result of changes in the jet stream — air currents that flow from west to east at high altitudes.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Streams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streams. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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