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
Bitcoin ETFs recently saw their biggest monthly outflows since 2024 , as institutional investors scramble to reduce their risk exposure amid broader market uncertainty and concerns over higher rates.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
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
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
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outflow
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Normally, the onshore flow — a west-to-southwest wind that creates the ocean breeze and pushes air away from the coasts — would push the particulate matter with it.
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This would let traffic flow, which is so necessary for the vitality and economy of Chicago; provide a safer route for bikers; and ease the frustration of all of those on the streets of Chicago.
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Cue a mass exodus from Spain's two biggest cities in search of totality.
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Bailey Allen After the fireworks ended there was a mass exodus of guests leaving the Esplanade and flooding the streets of downtown Boston.
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“Outflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outflow. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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