Words that rhyme with upstream
Upstream is a 2-syllable word with 81 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are agleam, beam, beseem. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of upstream
- toward the source or against the current
- in the direction against a stream's current
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Examples of "upstream" in lyrics
See how upstream is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Maybe I'll craft the sycamore canoe and paddle upstream"
Aesop Rock — 1,000 Deaths -
"is water under the bridge but the lies have poisoned it from upstream"
Chino XL — Skin -
"It's like swimming tied up I'm floating upstream"
Ganksta Nip — Psycho on the Loose
What do these rhymes mean?
- agleam
- bright with a steady but subdued shining; "from the plane we saw the city below agleam with lights
- beam
- a signal transmitted along a narrow path
- beseem
- accord or comport with; "This kind of behavior does not suit a young woman!"
- blaspheme
- utter obscenities or profanities; "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street" speak of in an irreverent or
- bloodstream
- the blood flowing through the circulatory system
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "upstream" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like agleam, beam, beseem create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "upstream" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.