streams

NOUN

small river

Synonyms

STRONGEST

current flood flow rush spate surge tide torrent tributary

STRONG

beck branch brook burn course creek drift freshet race rill rivulet run runnel spritz watercourse

WEAK

rindle

VERB

flow from

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cascade flood glide gush pour spill surge

STRONG

continue course emerge emit issue roll run shed sluice spout spritz spurt

WEAK

move past

Antonyms

STRONG

cease halt repress stop suppress

WEAK

flow into

Example Sentences

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Rather than the sugar industry turning this over to farmers to feed cows, MicroHarvest is working with sugar makers and pet food producers to convert side streams into premium pet food.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The series streams on Peacock at 6 p.m. and will air new episodes daily, except on Wednesdays after this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

As it feeds, it appears to drive streams of gas outward from the galaxy's core.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The Trump administration and a bipartisan coalition in Congress are pushing tax incentives and new revenue streams to spark U.S. maritime investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“Wasn’t afraid. We walked for almost a year. Over rough terrain. Crossing streams, rivers. Snarled woods and swamps. Just us two.”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes