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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
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
The six-episode season streams E4 this week with Wallace uncovering vicious reprisals in Bilbao, Spain’s sunny resort area.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to Netflix, where the show streams.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
The sci-fi action movie streams March 6 on Netflix.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The match also streams on Peacock.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
The event streams exclusively on Paramount+.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The ideal model securely streams biometric data into clinical systems, applies advanced analytics within provider workflows and translates insights into coordinated care delivery across pharmacies, community services and home support.
—Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This is not a dinky smart projector that streams content over Wi-Fi to a spare wall or big screen.
—New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Dolan on the analyst call talked about the rights for The Walking Dead returning to AMC Networks as the popular series streams on Netflix.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
The six-episode season streams E4 this week with Wallace uncovering vicious reprisals in Bilbao, Spain’s sunny resort area.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to Netflix, where the show streams.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
The sci-fi action movie streams March 6 on Netflix.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The match also streams on Peacock.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
The event streams exclusively on Paramount+.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The ideal model securely streams biometric data into clinical systems, applies advanced analytics within provider workflows and translates insights into coordinated care delivery across pharmacies, community services and home support.
—Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This is not a dinky smart projector that streams content over Wi-Fi to a spare wall or big screen.
—New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streams
Noun
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The team also recommends visiting Wilderness Tea House on Nanshan Mountain after dark for stunning views of the two rivers.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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In addition, the persistent cold has caused a significant buildup of ice on streams, rivers and bays across the Northeast and Midwest, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Elsewhere in the hotel, the look is rustic and Mediterranean, combining traditional elements like wooden ceiling beams, elegant canopies draped over king-size beds, and carpets made of natural fibers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The researchers used focused ion beams to mill the QR code onto the ceramic film, with individual pixels measuring just 49 nanometers each.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Emirates offers luxury wines, Porter pours free Canadian beer and wine, and Fiji Airways serves creative cocktails featuring spirits distilled on those South Pacific islands.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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The sunlight from the window pours onto her shoulders.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The rest flows from her marketability and brand partnerships.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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Aaron Zettler-Mann, executive director of South Yuba River Citizens League, explained that flows on the lower Yuba River briefly fell following the rupture, stranding young salmon in the rocks along the shore.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The expanse of a cookie, its crumbly craters and molten rivulets, is a playground for the pastry chef.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Dec. 2025
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Several rivulets flowed lazily through the debris.—
Daniel A. Gross,
New Yorker,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Streams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streams. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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