flowed

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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"I was just calm," Dara says, recalling how she felt as points flowed in from across the world.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The fact that the job market is still strong flowed through to earnings, she notes.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

For decades, Volkswagen provided the technology to its joint ventures in China—and high-margin licensing fees flowed back to Germany.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Since then, the relationship has ebbed and flowed.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Below, water flowed swiftly, sparkling like champagne in the sun.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig