1
as in streams
to move in a stream
water was flowing over the dam at a tremendous rate
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2
as in glides
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
as everyone relaxed, the conversation really started to flow
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Recent Examples of flows
Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
An estimated 9,000 gallons reached the San Diego River, which flows past Dog Beach.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Long Run Creek is a smaller portion of the watershed that begins at Tampier Lake in Orland Park and flows west toward the Illinois and Michigan Canal and into the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, said village engineer Brett Westcott.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
In the emerging energy system, power flows not only through pipelines and tankers but also through transmission cables, semiconductor supply chains, and the capital markets that finance infrastructure.
—Derek Chollet, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
As of Wednesday afternoon, water flows at Wilkins Slough stood at 7,780 cubic feet per second, about 38% below the roughly 10,700 cubic feet per second that a 2021 study linked to much higher juvenile salmon survival in the Sacramento River.
—Chaewon Chung
march 25, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
And the more money that flows into a market, the more accurate it’s supposed to become, because prices adjust to reflect what informed participants think is most likely.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Dickerson posted vacation photos on Facebook of sunny tropical beaches with dreamy captions, repeatedly referencing the Yoruba religious concept of Àṣẹ — the divine force that flows through all things in the universe.
—Brianna Bailey, The Frontier, 24 Mar. 2026
The wind flows from the south, bringing heavy precipitation to areas usually sheltered from rain.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Roughly 20% of crude and natural gas normally flows through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains all but closed to oil tankers and other shipping traffic because of the war.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
An estimated 9,000 gallons reached the San Diego River, which flows past Dog Beach.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Long Run Creek is a smaller portion of the watershed that begins at Tampier Lake in Orland Park and flows west toward the Illinois and Michigan Canal and into the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, said village engineer Brett Westcott.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
In the emerging energy system, power flows not only through pipelines and tankers but also through transmission cables, semiconductor supply chains, and the capital markets that finance infrastructure.
—Derek Chollet, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
As of Wednesday afternoon, water flows at Wilkins Slough stood at 7,780 cubic feet per second, about 38% below the roughly 10,700 cubic feet per second that a 2021 study linked to much higher juvenile salmon survival in the Sacramento River.
—Chaewon Chung
march 25, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
And the more money that flows into a market, the more accurate it’s supposed to become, because prices adjust to reflect what informed participants think is most likely.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Dickerson posted vacation photos on Facebook of sunny tropical beaches with dreamy captions, repeatedly referencing the Yoruba religious concept of Àṣẹ — the divine force that flows through all things in the universe.
—Brianna Bailey, The Frontier, 24 Mar. 2026
The wind flows from the south, bringing heavy precipitation to areas usually sheltered from rain.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flows
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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,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Its packages today include content that streams in homes across Apple TV, ESPN+, Paramount+ and Prime Video.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Each treatment requires just three minutes, and the wand’s rotating head easily glides over the forehead, cheeks, under eyes, jawline and neck.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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From the world’s vantage point, Los Angeles can look like a place that glides serenely along beneath a beatific sun.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The delays affected a range of disaster-response functions, including housing inspections, temporary sheltering and crisis counseling, and slowed the distribution of aid tied to major events such as the July 2025 Texas floods and Hurricane Helene.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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An endless stream of trucks pours in before sunrise, feeding a project where thousands of workers move through the site in hardhats and neon vests.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Everything pours from Rocky Horror and Hair and Jesus Christ Superstar, right?—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the video, the cat’s owner gently holds the kitty up to an open window as snow drifts inside.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The nurturing Moon drifts into your 12th House of Solitude, inviting you to pause and seek privacy.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Excessive rain caused torrents of water to wash out homes, damage roads, and threaten to burst a dam, sparking an emergency evacuation of thousands in Oahu on March 20.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Lightning made the sky as bright as day, the thunder was a continuous crash, and torrents of rain poured down.—
Doris DeCleene,
Outdoor Life,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Connecticut cruises to a 101-29 win over Long Island University in the first round of the East Regional, the best defensive effort in the history of the women’s NCAA tournament.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Harry Styles cruises into the weekend with a new chart crown, as Kiss All The Time.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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And in places where sewage and rain flow through the same pipes, heavy rains made worse by climate change can make overflows to waterways more frequent and severe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The overflows have triggered a number of recreational and shellfish harvesting advisories along the Potomac.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Flows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flows. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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