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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
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
One thing to note is in previous years the more rock and punk-based Sonora Tent streams Weekend 1 and it’s replaced by the house-centric Yuma Tent for Weekend 2.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
At the core of the system is a compact chip containing an array of tiny lasers that transmit multiple data streams simultaneously.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
In addition to its original films and TV series, the Los Gatos company now streams podcasts, live events and offers a selection of games.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to its original films and TV series, the Los Gatos company now streams podcasts, live events and offers a selection of games.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Its packages today include content that streams in homes across Apple TV, ESPN+, Paramount+ and Prime Video.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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
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
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The live show, which is popular in Silicon Valley, is hosted by Hays and John Coogan and primarily streams online.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
One thing to note is in previous years the more rock and punk-based Sonora Tent streams Weekend 1 and it’s replaced by the house-centric Yuma Tent for Weekend 2.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
At the core of the system is a compact chip containing an array of tiny lasers that transmit multiple data streams simultaneously.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
In addition to its original films and TV series, the Los Gatos company now streams podcasts, live events and offers a selection of games.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to its original films and TV series, the Los Gatos company now streams podcasts, live events and offers a selection of games.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Its packages today include content that streams in homes across Apple TV, ESPN+, Paramount+ and Prime Video.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streams
Noun
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There are no roads, only rivers to cross, mud to navigate, and wildlife to avoid.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The district monitors and sprays pesticides at breeding sites — including local rivers, streams and locations such as Morris Dam — and sets traps in foothill communities to track the population size and minimize the effects on residents.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 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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Throughout the property, the original building's bones— beams, tiles, pillars, and window frames—were gently restored to show their age and patina, not conceal it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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When these rapidly spinning neutron stars blast out radiation from their poles, that radiation sweeps across the cosmos like beams of light from a cosmic lighthouse.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The 9-9-9 challenge in Section 139 invites fans to tackle nine slider hot dogs paired with nine 4-ounce beer pours across 9 innings.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The cast’s sole survivor is Jessica Hecht, who pours miraculous warmth and complexity into her faintly insulting role as Colleen, the head teller, a morally upright spinster goosed by her flirtation with Sonny and the spotlight.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Even after the leaks were plugged with cement, rivulets of oil persisted for months, and the oil spill’s ecological and cultural impacts lasted even longer.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 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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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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Also, the prevailing currents in the fall and winter are expected to carry more of the sediment south onto eroded beaches instead of back into the harbor.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The best results came at a current density of 50 mA/cm², while higher currents reduced performance by producing unwanted hydrogen gas.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Streams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streams. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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