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flows

NOUN

issue, abundance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discharge flood leakage movement outflow progress stream tide wind

STRONG

breeze continuance continuation continuity course current deluge draft draw dribble drift ebb effusion electricity emanation flux gush juice oozing outpouring plenty plethora progression river run sequence series spate spout spurt succession train

Antonyms

STRONG

end few finish lack little need scarcity stop stoppage want

WEAK

trickle

VERB

issue, surge, run out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cascade circulate continue discharge ebb flood glide gush leak overflow percolate pour proceed rush slide spill splash stream sweep swell swirl trickle tumble

STRONG

abound arise brim course deluge dribble emanate emerge emit exudate exude gurgle inundate jet move ooze pass progress pullulate regurgitate result ripple roll sluice spew spring spurt sputter squirt teem void

WEAK

disembogue smooth along well forth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease halt stop

STRONG

conceal fail lack need take want

Example Sentences

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“The continued lack of progress towards restoring normal energy flows from the Middle East is reinforcing expectations of a prolonged period of elevated oil prices,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“Retail investors should not be disadvantaged by large, short-term trading flows around a major IPO event,” Shulman said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Scientists feared the Santa Monica Mountains’ last remaining steelhead trout were dead, smothered by debris flows unleashed by the Palisades fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The move, however, is widely seen as symbolic as the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt flows through Hormuz, while Russia’s energy infrastructure has sustained significant damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

One of the Maidens said, “This water flows from the direction of your home llaqta. It will make your skin soft and glowing.”

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis