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as in liquid
capable of moving like a liquid
warm the jam until it is fluid, then spread it over the cake
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as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
the script is still fluid at this point, so be prepared for last-minute rewrites
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as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort
the dance looked smooth and fluid, though backstage we could see the dancer gasping for breath and sweating from the effort
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
his arrival plans are fluid, so expect him anytime
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Recent Examples of fluid
Time is fluid in the Caribbean.
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Sandra Guzmán, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Duckett was steadfast and fluid, reaching 36 off 25 balls.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
In one fluid motion, bring your heels toward your butt to lift the bar.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 18 June 2026
Platinum is notoriously difficult to work with, making the necklace’s fluid movement across interweaving links particularly challenging; each element must be set before final assembly.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
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Sandra Guzmán, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Duckett was steadfast and fluid, reaching 36 off 25 balls.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
In one fluid motion, bring your heels toward your butt to lift the bar.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 18 June 2026
Platinum is notoriously difficult to work with, making the necklace’s fluid movement across interweaving links particularly challenging; each element must be set before final assembly.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fluid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluid
Adjective
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Economists’ dream of a highly liquid marketplace for information has, in some form, come true – with some asterisks.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Switch to Liquid Soap The easiest change is to switch from bar soap to a liquid or gel body wash.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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It’s designed with a square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, convenient side pockets, and a breezy silhouette that won’t cling to you in the sticky heat.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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This one’s made with a blend of recycled materials and spandex, which reviewers say is thick and comfortably smoothing, and features adjustable criss-cross back straps and a shelf bra.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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But the contact needs to be smooth to help with the disguise aspect.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The smooth leather exterior truly gives it the appearance of a custom desk accessory.—
Jaha Nailah Avery,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Aerion Targaryen Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), also known as Aerion Brightflame, is a volatile and cruel Targaryen prince infamous for his arrogance and violent behavior.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Even excluding volatile food and energy prices, core PCE is expected to increase from April, according to economists polled by FactSet.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
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The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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This creates a more open and flowing design.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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The partnership aims to narrow the gap between human and robotic dexterity, enabling more adaptable, productive and safer automation systems for industrial environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Through it all, Sirianni has been adaptable, demonstrating a willingness to make big changes on the fly.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The same breakfast and lunch buffets are also served in the smaller bistro on Deck 8, which provides some excellent views of the surroundings—not to mention easy access to outdoor decks if wildlife is spotted during a meal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Fans who chose to take shuttle buses, as tournament organizers urged fans to do, generally seemed to have an easy commute.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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The rapid rise and fall underscored silver's reputation as one of the market's most unpredictable assets.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The restaurant intended to add automatic 18 percent tips to every bill, since international tipping culture is often unpredictable.—
Rachel Siegel,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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“Fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluid. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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