Flow
noun
The act of moving along in a stream or continuous way.
The flow of the river was very fast after the rainstorm.
Often appears as...
- flow of water
- flow of traffic
verb
To move or run smoothly with unbroken continuity.
The water flowed over the rocks and into the pond.
Often appears as...
- flow freely
- flow smoothly
noun
A steady, continuous stream or supply of something.
The company had a healthy cash flow last quarter.
Often appears as...
- cash flow
- workflow
Usage tips
Business/Financial
noun
The state of being relaxed and accepting a situation.
He is in the flow and everything seems to be easy for him.
Often appears as...
- in the flow
- go with the flow
Usage tips
Psychology
verb
To proceed or be produced continuously and effortlessly.
Ideas flowed from her mind as she began to write.
Often appears as...
- ideas flow
- words flow
noun
The act of moving along in a stream or continuous way.
The flow of the river was very fast after the rainstorm.
Often appears as...
- flow of water
- flow of traffic
verb
To move or run smoothly with unbroken continuity.
The water flowed over the rocks and into the pond.
Often appears as...
- flow freely
- flow smoothly
noun
A steady, continuous stream or supply of something.
The company had a healthy cash flow last quarter.
Often appears as...
- cash flow
- workflow
Usage tips
Business/Financial
noun
The state of being relaxed and accepting a situation.
He is in the flow and everything seems to be easy for him.
Often appears as...
- in the flow
- go with the flow
Usage tips
Psychology
verb
To proceed or be produced continuously and effortlessly.
Ideas flowed from her mind as she began to write.
Often appears as...
- ideas flow
- words flow
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Natural Movement
Often describes water, people, or vehicles moving in a natural or expected pattern.
During rush hour, the flow of people through the subway is overwhelming.
Pro Tip 2/2Impeded Flow
Used to describe a situation where movement should be smooth but is obstructed.
A traffic jam disrupts the normal flow of cars on the highway.
Pro Tip 1/2Natural Movement
Often describes water, people, or vehicles moving in a natural or expected pattern.
During rush hour, the flow of people through the subway is overwhelming.
Pro Tip 2/2Impeded Flow
Used to describe a situation where movement should be smooth but is obstructed.
A traffic jam disrupts the normal flow of cars on the highway.
Pro Tip 1/2Natural Movement
Often describes water, people, or vehicles moving in a natural or expected pattern.
During rush hour, the flow of people through the subway is overwhelming.
Pro Tip 2/2Impeded Flow
Used to describe a situation where movement should be smooth but is obstructed.
A traffic jam disrupts the normal flow of cars on the highway.
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Upgrading management...
a day where you're able to keep the most important thing the most important thing that indescribable feeling that sense of accomplishment that comes from having spent a day in the state of flow that we all love these processes they leave sparse time for people to experience the state of flow and they interrupt us all
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The unexpected math...
was remarkably close to the way turbulent flow works, although a complete description of turbulence remains one of the unsolved problems in physics. A turbulent flow is self-similar if there is an energy cascade. In other words, big eddies transfer their energy to smaller eddies, which do likewise at other scales.
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Jonathan Foley: The...
We've doubled the flows of nitrogen and phosphorus around the world simply by using fertilizers, causing huge problems of water quality from rivers, lakes, and even oceans, and it's also the single biggest driver of biodiversity loss. So without a doubt, agriculture is
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What happens during a...
heart surgeons can reroute blood flow around the blockage. These procedures reestablish circulation to the cardiac muscle, restoring heart function. Heart attack treatment is advancing, but prevention is vital. Genetics and lifestyle factors both affect your risk.
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Why do we itch? - Emma...
This enables increased blood flow, which helpfully accelerates the body's immune response to this perceived threat. That explains the swelling, and it's the same reason pollen can make your eyes puff up. Histamine also activates the nerves involved in itching,
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Why don't perpetual...
the mercury would flow to the bottom of each reservoir, leaving one side of the wheel perpetually heavier than the other. The imbalance would keep the wheel turning forever. Bhaskara's drawing was one of the earliest designs for a perpetual motion machine,
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Solar System 101 PIPE...
of carbon dioxide and extensive lava flows. Next to this world of fire is a world of water, Earth. The water systems on this planet help create the only known environment in the universe capable of sustaining life.
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The hidden meanings of...
a person will not have to fight against the universe's natural flow. So, for example, listen more, argue less. Be ready to back up or undo something, and you will make even faster progress.
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Giant Horse Conch &...
The risk paid off handsomely. The new shell is both lighter and stronger than the old home and it's not a moment too soon, because the tide is flowing in strongly, flooding the plains.
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Real-Life Spider Shoots...
Like a real-life Spider-Woman, she sprays strands of silk in one long, continuous flow.
Video examples
Upgrading management...
a day where you're able to keep the most important thing the most important thing that indescribable feeling that sense of accomplishment that comes from having spent a day in the state of flow that we all love these processes they leave sparse time for people to experience the state of flow and they interrupt us all
Video examples
The unexpected math...
was remarkably close to the way turbulent flow works, although a complete description of turbulence remains one of the unsolved problems in physics. A turbulent flow is self-similar if there is an energy cascade. In other words, big eddies transfer their energy to smaller eddies, which do likewise at other scales.
Video examples
Jonathan Foley: The...
We've doubled the flows of nitrogen and phosphorus around the world simply by using fertilizers, causing huge problems of water quality from rivers, lakes, and even oceans, and it's also the single biggest driver of biodiversity loss. So without a doubt, agriculture is
Video examples
What happens during a...
heart surgeons can reroute blood flow around the blockage. These procedures reestablish circulation to the cardiac muscle, restoring heart function. Heart attack treatment is advancing, but prevention is vital. Genetics and lifestyle factors both affect your risk.
Video examples
Why do we itch? - Emma...
This enables increased blood flow, which helpfully accelerates the body's immune response to this perceived threat. That explains the swelling, and it's the same reason pollen can make your eyes puff up. Histamine also activates the nerves involved in itching,
Video examples
Why don't perpetual...
the mercury would flow to the bottom of each reservoir, leaving one side of the wheel perpetually heavier than the other. The imbalance would keep the wheel turning forever. Bhaskara's drawing was one of the earliest designs for a perpetual motion machine,
Video examples
Solar System 101 PIPE...
of carbon dioxide and extensive lava flows. Next to this world of fire is a world of water, Earth. The water systems on this planet help create the only known environment in the universe capable of sustaining life.
Video examples
The hidden meanings of...
a person will not have to fight against the universe's natural flow. So, for example, listen more, argue less. Be ready to back up or undo something, and you will make even faster progress.
Video examples
Giant Horse Conch &...
The risk paid off handsomely. The new shell is both lighter and stronger than the old home and it's not a moment too soon, because the tide is flowing in strongly, flooding the plains.
Video examples
Real-Life Spider Shoots...
Like a real-life Spider-Woman, she sprays strands of silk in one long, continuous flow.
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Quote examples
Israel Broussard
American Actor
Acting - I'm good at it, but it's not my passion. Music, I'm not as good at, but that's my passion. I think I'm just going to go with the flow, wait until one picks up, and take the opportunities one at the time.
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Imogen Heap
English Musician
My grand plan is that I can master having a better life by making sure I have a regular flow of songs. Then I can give myself time to tour or celebrate or write a film score.
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Frank Shorter
American Athlete
Experience has taught me how important it is to just keep going, focusing on running fast and relaxed. Eventually it passes and the flow returns. It's part of racing.
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George Harrison
British Musician
Try to realize it's all within yourself no one else can make you change, and to see you're only very small and life flows on within you and without you.
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Jennifer Winget
Indian Actress
There is nothing in life I would want to control. I love the way nature has given a flow to everything and would love to go with the flow.
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George Meredith
English Novelist
A human act once set in motion flows on forever to the great account. Our deathlessness is in what we do, not in what we are.
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John Maynard Keynes
English Economist
The importance of money flows from it being a link between the present and the future.
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Jin
South Korean Musician
I used to just live my life by going with the flow.
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Sadie Sink
American Actress
I've always been laid back, go with the flow.
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Marketa Irglova
Czechoslovakian Musician
I trust the flow of life.
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Israel Broussard
American Actor
Acting - I'm good at it, but it's not my passion. Music, I'm not as good at, but that's my passion. I think I'm just going to go with the flow, wait until one picks up, and take the opportunities one at the time.
Quote examples
Imogen Heap
English Musician
My grand plan is that I can master having a better life by making sure I have a regular flow of songs. Then I can give myself time to tour or celebrate or write a film score.
Quote examples
Frank Shorter
American Athlete
Experience has taught me how important it is to just keep going, focusing on running fast and relaxed. Eventually it passes and the flow returns. It's part of racing.
Quote examples
George Harrison
British Musician
Try to realize it's all within yourself no one else can make you change, and to see you're only very small and life flows on within you and without you.
Quote examples
Jennifer Winget
Indian Actress
There is nothing in life I would want to control. I love the way nature has given a flow to everything and would love to go with the flow.
Quote examples
George Meredith
English Novelist
A human act once set in motion flows on forever to the great account. Our deathlessness is in what we do, not in what we are.
Quote examples
John Maynard Keynes
English Economist
The importance of money flows from it being a link between the present and the future.
Quote examples
Jin
South Korean Musician
I used to just live my life by going with the flow.
Quote examples
Sadie Sink
American Actress
I've always been laid back, go with the flow.
Quote examples
Marketa Irglova
Czechoslovakian Musician
I trust the flow of life.
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