as in flow
a flowing or going out
over the last year the state experienced an unprecedented brain drain as the outflow of highly educated professionals exceeded the inflow
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Recent Examples of outflow
The net effect on the won has been downward, because the outflows have been the larger force.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
As for this erupting volcano, now that it's quieted down, scientists have been trying to predict when the next outflow could occur.
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Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
Scientists have previously observed similar outflows, both in the form of tight jets and broad winds, from the supermassive black holes at the centers of other galaxies.
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Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
But … the total outflows would only be equal to about 1-2 days of their average daily trading volume.
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Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outflow
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
As for this erupting volcano, now that it's quieted down, scientists have been trying to predict when the next outflow could occur.
—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
Scientists have previously observed similar outflows, both in the form of tight jets and broad winds, from the supermassive black holes at the centers of other galaxies.
—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
But … the total outflows would only be equal to about 1-2 days of their average daily trading volume.
—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outflow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outflow
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He Tingbo has explained the logic through the example of Dujiangyan, the ancient irrigation system in Sichuan that solved a water-distribution problem by redirecting flow rather than overpowering it.
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Changes can be large enough to make a well flow at land surface, or to cause a well to go dry near an earthquake.
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With the end of the month fast approaching, the migrant exodus has continued as fear of further mob attacks spreads through poor neighborhoods and informal settlements.
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Losing the young pitchers is a blow, but without the backing to match the name, image and licensing offers of some ACC and SEC teams, this sort of exodus is just inevitable.
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“Outflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outflow. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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