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as in to flow
to move in a stream
blood streaming out of a wound
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3
as in to drift
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
cars streaming along the freeway
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as in flow
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as in beam
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Recent Examples of stream
Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Gaus and the merger team itself used Athena as a thought partner, keeping running dialogues for different work streams of the merger such as finance, technology, and marketing.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 23 July 2025
EW.com, 25 July 2025
Drawings are broadcast Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:59 p.m. ET and can be streamed online.
—Don Sweeney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
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Verb
The weatherman and Ozzy Osbourne While hanging out, Sprinkle recalls Osbourne humoring his stream of burning questions.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Gaus and the merger team itself used Athena as a thought partner, keeping running dialogues for different work streams of the merger such as finance, technology, and marketing.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Noun
Season 1 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is streaming on Disney+.
—EW.com, 25 July 2025
Drawings are broadcast Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:59 p.m. ET and can be streamed online.
—Don Sweeney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stream
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Enjoy a classic margarita for $9, a smoky mezcal margarita for $10, or explore the depths of agave with half-off tequila pours all night long.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Remember that small changes, like pouring your DIY cleaning solutions into glass spray bottles or dusting items with an old-fashioned feather duster, can make a big difference in your cleaning experience.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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All traffic flows through a single, unified policy engine with common enforcement points.—
Etay Maor,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The mountain slopes tend to erode when saturated, especially after wildfires, resulting in potentially deadly debris flows.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Their main goal was to examine an area of the river where a magnet fisherman had found an anchor.—
Rose Androwich,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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One person died at the scene, and three others were rescued from the river and transported by ambulance to a hospital in Bend, according to the sheriff's office.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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Inside was an open-plan kitchen, new bathrooms, exposed beams, a laundry room, floor-to-ceiling windows and a second-floor, street-facing balcony.—
Thomas Fuller,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Palm trees act as a privacy buffer at the front of the double-gated home, while four rows of vertical wooden beams, presented to dramatic effect by golden uplighting, make a bold first impression from the driveway.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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Then there was a rare (now-deleted) Instagram carousel posted almost one year ago with a photo of Lorde leaning over a balcony in a black dress with a rivulet of white spit coming out of her mouth.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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Younis: The Khan Younis refugee camp is a dense, gray, concrete shantytown, the black waters from sewers running in thin rivulets down the middle of alleys.—
Chris Hedges,
Harpers Magazine,
15 June 2024
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Why Layoffs are so Prevalent When the economy is in flux, companies tend to take the standard approach of slashing headcount, automating roles, and consolidating team.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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He was born and raised in Germany, and is also joining a team in flux, being reconstructed by Erik ten Hag, rather than being asked to slot into Xabi Alonso’s side – and that should prevent too many direct comparisons with Florian Wirtz.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Minimize exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Be aware: white sand and similar surfaces reflect UV rays and increase exposure. 11+: Extreme (extreme risk of harm) Try to avoid sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reapply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Wear protective gear, such as a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses that block UV rays.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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“Stream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stream. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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