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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
Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
The reemergence of trade protectionism is also choking the revenue streams poorer nations rely on to fund food and other essential imports.
—Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
Merv streams on Prime Video in December.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
In the mornings, sunlight streams in through the skylight overhead to bathe the place in warmth, while at sundown, the surrounding forests in Hunter invite you to tee up the outdoor fire pit and take it all in.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Over that four-day period, streams for Braxton’s smash exploded over 242%.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Sunlight streams through large windows, highlighting sweeping views of the pastures and gardens.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
The dramatic, hourlong take by Neira is reminiscent of the Bel-Air drama reimagining of the Will Smith sitcom, which streams on Peacock.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Ridiculousness currently streams on Paramount+.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Grant soon moved on, partnering with Gaia, a media company that streams content about alternative medicine and spirituality, to offer another version of his AI model.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
The reemergence of trade protectionism is also choking the revenue streams poorer nations rely on to fund food and other essential imports.
—Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
Merv streams on Prime Video in December.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
In the mornings, sunlight streams in through the skylight overhead to bathe the place in warmth, while at sundown, the surrounding forests in Hunter invite you to tee up the outdoor fire pit and take it all in.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Over that four-day period, streams for Braxton’s smash exploded over 242%.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Sunlight streams through large windows, highlighting sweeping views of the pastures and gardens.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
The dramatic, hourlong take by Neira is reminiscent of the Bel-Air drama reimagining of the Will Smith sitcom, which streams on Peacock.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Ridiculousness currently streams on Paramount+.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streams
Noun
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The country’s mighty rivers and abundant rains mean most of its electricity comes from clean hydroelectric power.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Delta stretches across northwestern Mississippi like a big fallen leaf, tucked between two rivers.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Light wood beams and moldings, thick rugs underfoot, and minimalist furnishings tempt even the most dedicated skiers to stay indoors.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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Le Teendezvous was a converted horse stable — dim lights, wooden beams, and a smell that said livestock once lived here.—
Henry Selick,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The nozzle pours a thick stream of concrete while gliding precisely on its course, stacking each layer, one after another, about an inch thick.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Jane pours another glass of wine.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Walk through the front door and the layout flows uninterrupted into multiple living areas highlighted by warm cherry wood accents, fine architectural details and an abundance of natural light.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Each actress nails the comedic timing – and the accented English that flows with the cadence of their mother tongues.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Several rivulets flowed lazily through the debris.—
Daniel A. Gross,
New Yorker,
27 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps those latent rivulets reside in machines.—
Thomas Moynihan,
Big Think,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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That’s why At One has invested in Gigablue, which uses microalgae to accelerate natural carbon fluxes into deep-sea sediments.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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 strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Early on, the larvae are very tiny and at the mercy of sea currents, explains Pruett, who has studied them in the lab.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Streams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streams. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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