streaming
Americannoun
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an act or instance of flowing.
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Also called protoplasmic streaming. Biology. rapid flowing of cytoplasm within a cell; cyclosis.
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Digital Technology. a technology for transferring data so that it can be received and processed in a steady stream.
streaming video.
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Etymology
Origin of streaming
First recorded in 1350–1400, streaming is from the Middle English word streming. See stream, -ing 1
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Rising competition from fixed-wireless and fiber-connection services have been denting Charter’s home-internet subscriber base, while the rise of streaming services has hurt its cable business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Fox already owns the free ad-supported streaming service Tubi, which turned profitable last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
The franchise will continue but will instead only be broadcast on Wow Presents Plus, a streaming platform owned by the production company behind the show.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
That has been fuelled in part by the country's strong diaspora networks and increasing access to Bollywood offerings on streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
The library’s air conditioner whined against the summer heat streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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