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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
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Launched by Crazy Maple Studio in 2022, ReelShort streams English-language vertical dramas designed specifically for mobile viewing, with stories told in one to two minute episodes across 70-80 episodes per season.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 19 June 2026
That's because rain streams through holes in the roof.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 18 June 2026
The full season of Million Dollar Nannies streams June 18 on Hulu.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Fox has more than doubled the audience for the 2022 World Cup at the same point, and Telemundo and Peacock (which streams every Spanish-language telecast) is drawing three times as many viewers as in 2022.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Fox also streams with a Fox One subscription, while Spanish-language coverage is also available on Peacock.
—Christopher Hamill, New York Times, 15 June 2026
One of many great trout streams that wind through this state, which is really a destination for fly fishing, white water boating — river recreation is huge here in Colorado.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026
In the City airs directly after and also streams the next day on Peacock.
—Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
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Internationally, the show streams on Netflix in most markets, with SuperSport carrying it in Sub-Saharan Africa and Abema in Japan.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Launched by Crazy Maple Studio in 2022, ReelShort streams English-language vertical dramas designed specifically for mobile viewing, with stories told in one to two minute episodes across 70-80 episodes per season.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 19 June 2026
That's because rain streams through holes in the roof.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 18 June 2026
The full season of Million Dollar Nannies streams June 18 on Hulu.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Fox has more than doubled the audience for the 2022 World Cup at the same point, and Telemundo and Peacock (which streams every Spanish-language telecast) is drawing three times as many viewers as in 2022.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Fox also streams with a Fox One subscription, while Spanish-language coverage is also available on Peacock.
—Christopher Hamill, New York Times, 15 June 2026
One of many great trout streams that wind through this state, which is really a destination for fly fishing, white water boating — river recreation is huge here in Colorado.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026
In the City airs directly after and also streams the next day on Peacock.
—Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streams
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Native to eastern North America, wild mountain laurel plants grow en masse along woodland margins, rivers and streambanks, and sloping hillsides.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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Beyond being expensive to maintain, the dams are destructive to rivers, blocking fish habitat while warming the water, depleting oxygen levels and trapping sediment upstream.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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About 20% of the world's oil flows throw the strait, and Iran's ability to block the flow of tankers has roiled the global economy, sending oil prices soaring.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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There are scarlet curtains, rows and rows of empty chairs that give off a Shining vibe, and grand wooden beams on the ceiling.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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Volvo engineers took those lessons and used them to design newer car models with an emphasis on extra-strong A-pillars roof beams, and windshield retention.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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Another pours a drink, then the video moves on.—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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McConnell gets solid performances from his actors, none more so than Yurich, who obviously took a leap by entrusting his story to someone else but pours himself into the role to a degree that suggests complete trust.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 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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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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However, the material that swirls around the black hole can heat up and glow due to friction and tidal forces, emitting radio waves and X-rays.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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She was immediately admitted and underwent chest X-rays, which revealed a 10 cm mass in her chest.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
16 June 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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“Streams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streams. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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