out·flow
ˈau̇t-ˌflō 
1
: a flowing out
the outflow of dollars
2
: something that flows out
outflow of a sewage treatment plant
Examples of outflow in a Sentence
Noun
We joined the outflow of fans from the stadium after the game.
The vents provide improved outflow of air.
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Greg McKenna, Fortune, 29 June 2025
However, the sheer size of global remittances, coupled with the fact that legislators do occasionally consider taxing them, indicates there’s a need for more research on remittance inflows and outflows and the benefits and drawbacks of these taxes.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Natalie Wu, CNBC, 20 July 2025
In Beijing’s view, it’s gone above and beyond international norms to stem the outflow of the drug and its component chemicals from its vast pharmaceuticals sector.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
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Verb
Net outflows from funds with government and corporate debt totaled nearly $11 billion in the second quarter, the FT found using EPFR data, a stark contrast from average net inflows of roughly $20 billion over the past 12 quarters.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 29 June 2025
However, the sheer size of global remittances, coupled with the fact that legislators do occasionally consider taxing them, indicates there’s a need for more research on remittance inflows and outflows and the benefits and drawbacks of these taxes.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Noun
Here are the top 10 U.S. cities retirees fled in 2023, ranked by the highest net outflow of people aged 60 and over.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 20 July 2025
In Beijing’s view, it’s gone above and beyond international norms to stem the outflow of the drug and its component chemicals from its vast pharmaceuticals sector.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
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“Outflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outflow. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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