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
Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Velvet, marble, and brushed brass elevate the experience and the same dramatic palette flows through the corridors and into the bathrooms which come with Le Labo toiletries and a ready-to-use steam iron fitted onto the wall—an idea that won my heart.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Bettors on Kalshi give just a 42% chance that normal traffic flows through the strait by June 1.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The water then flows back to the heat pump, which concentrates the heat and distributes it throughout the house.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The money flows where it's designed to go.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The river flows from tributaries in the Greensboro area to the Atlantic Ocean.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
And waste water, which comes from homes and businesses, flows to water treatment facilities.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the benefit flows almost entirely to people with the flexibility to arrive before the lot fills.
—Haylee Rea, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
In contrast, natural gas is cheap, abundant, and already flows through an extensive pipeline network across the country.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Velvet, marble, and brushed brass elevate the experience and the same dramatic palette flows through the corridors and into the bathrooms which come with Le Labo toiletries and a ready-to-use steam iron fitted onto the wall—an idea that won my heart.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Bettors on Kalshi give just a 42% chance that normal traffic flows through the strait by June 1.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The water then flows back to the heat pump, which concentrates the heat and distributes it throughout the house.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The money flows where it's designed to go.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The river flows from tributaries in the Greensboro area to the Atlantic Ocean.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
And waste water, which comes from homes and businesses, flows to water treatment facilities.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the benefit flows almost entirely to people with the flexibility to arrive before the lot fills.
—Haylee Rea, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 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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Only our cable streams through the TV, meaning that the cable company can cheap out and not send us another remote with numbers.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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As a result, AI music streams account for a small share of Deezer usage, hovering around 1–3 percent.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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Brazzell is a 6-foot-4, 198-pound target who glides by his opposing corners with ease.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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As the late '70s disco hit Stayin' Alive fills the Addison dance studio, instructor Maya Apodaca glides across the floor.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Haiti’s recent catastrophic floods have only compounded the country’s overlapping crises.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The camp plans to implement emergency training and drills for floods, fire and other disasters, but investigators found the lack of previous training was key in the deaths.—
Jim Vertuno,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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There are cooking classes inside the gorgeous culinary center where Mediterranean sunlight pours in from floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS BREWED IN THE USA — Beer giant pours $600M into US production in major bet on American growth.—
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FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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In this haunting and visually inventive documentary, a spectral voice drifts through time and memory to trace the Maidan revolution and the roots of resistance in Ukraine.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Every time a breeze passes through, debris drifts down from rafters and corners onto your furniture and floor.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Spring rains and winter snowmelt have swelled rivers and lakes, forcing torrents of water through Cheboygan County communities on its way to Lake Huron.—
Sarah Brumfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The silken charcoal bathrobes are a decadent touch, as are the welcome torrents of piping water that rain from monsoon showers and the wonderful organic soaps.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Aledo cruises through district Aledo has faced more adversity than usual on a tough non-district slate.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes cruises in the spring and summer just call for breathable and breezy clothing, and skorts are a way to feel a bit dressed up while enjoying the comfort of shorts.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That can allow attackers to leverage serious vulnerabilities like buffer overflows and memory leaks to compromise devices.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
13 Apr. 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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“Flows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flows. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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