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Opposite of a sudden gushing stream
Opposite of a large amount of money, liquid, or people that moves or is transferred out of a place
Opposite of a sudden or brief outbreak or burst of something
Opposite of an instance or period of increasing or expanding in amount, value or size
“The researchers think this lessening of friction may occur among the grains in granular flows, such as snow cascading down a mountainside.”
Opposite of a sudden and brief outbreak
Opposite of a sudden short bout of an illness or stress
“Probiotics can be used to provide defense against illnesses.”
Opposite of a sudden flow or flood
“With this system, a trickle of water is discharged continuously near each plant.”
Opposite of a leakage of gas, liquid, or heat from a container
“Storage of nitrogen in a wetland is only a temporary measure, whether nitrogen is assimilated into biomass or absorbed by the soil.”
Opposite of a steady, continuous stream or supply of something
“As a result of the strike, there was a break in the production of European luxury cars.”
Opposite of an act or spell of running
“Graham was feeling rather full and bloated and decided to have a bit of a walk around the local park.”
Opposite of the act of increasing in speed or rate, or the capacity to do so
Opposite of a physical forward or upward movement, typically sudden or powerful in nature
“It is certain that Attila made a sudden retreat into Pannonia and tradition has ascribed it to a superstitious fear of incurring the fate of Alaric.”
(somewhat rare) Opposite of a sudden outburst of emotion
“The medication gave her brief relief from her nagging cough, but within twenty-four hours, it had returned.”
Opposite of to gush out in a sudden and forceful stream
Opposite of to cascade or issue forth from somewhere
“Each drawer will be clearly marked and will be lined with bin liners for easy disposal and to ensure that the liquid is contained.”
Opposite of to disgorge or eject out with force
Opposite of to move or travel hurriedly
Opposite of to pass through a pore, membrane or interstice
Opposite of to gush out in a sudden and forceful stream
“Glimmers of twilight began to seep through, as water might trickle through a basket's rushes.”
Opposite of to expel or discharge, typically gas or light
“This machine is so powerful that it can suck up dirt you never even knew existed.”
Opposite of to flow or move in a stream
“You can run the hairdryer over the wet patch on your dress and it should dry up pretty quick.”
(usually of a liquid) Opposite of to rise up, to spill over, or to be on the verge of spilling over
“His tears began to ebb once he had gotten over the overwhelming emotion of landing his dream job.”
Opposite of to expel or spew a substance
Opposite of to develop, increase or grow rapidly
“Following 1933, school expenditures again began to increase, and for the first time in the history of Pittsburgh, average daily attendance began to decline.”
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