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as in flowing
capable of moving like a liquid
always have in the kitchen a dispenser of liquid soap available for hand washing
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as in crystal
easily seen through
the liquid air of the remote mountains
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Recent Examples of liquid
The liquid ibuprofen comes in a berry flavor.
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Helium is typically chilled by Qatar's gas company into liquid form and stored in insulated containers for transport through the Strait of Hormuz.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Located around 40 light-years from Earth, TRAPPIST-1 d, e, f, and g all orbit their red dwarf star at distances that hypothetically could support liquid water.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Ras Laffan supplies one-fifth of the world’s liquid natural gas.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Helium is typically chilled by Qatar's gas company into liquid form and stored in insulated containers for transport through the Strait of Hormuz.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Located around 40 light-years from Earth, TRAPPIST-1 d, e, f, and g all orbit their red dwarf star at distances that hypothetically could support liquid water.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Ras Laffan supplies one-fifth of the world’s liquid natural gas.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquid
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In the last days of winter, this type of denim adds structure and balance, especially when paired with more flowing outerwear like trench coats.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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Poor stars make for less flowing times and fewer good outcomes.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Cowbells are ringing out, the stands are full, and the sun is shining under a crystal blue sky.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
18 Feb. 2026
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The combination of starches gives the dough its crystal appearance and a chewy texture.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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As protests continue across Cuba and political pressure builds in the United States, the situation remains fluid — with growing uncertainty over whether change on the island is imminent or still out of reach.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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It can be seen running, jumping, taking shots on goal, and performing fluid dance movements on a soccer pitch.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Exclusively sold via the Milan Records webstore and select Sony Music direct-to-consumer retailers, double vinyl, deluxe gatefold, pressed on transparent clear vinyl.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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However, the city said the centers must be transparent about their energy, water, and noise usage.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The early transition reflects a broader reality across Summit County, where thin snowpack and warm temperatures have shortened the ski season and pushed some winter operations to close early.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The study also has implications for applications such as thin-film electronics and actuators.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Details on when the council will meet were not immediately clear.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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While there is no law in Connecticut explicitly prohibiting the use of plug-in panels, also known as balcony solar, the need for interconnection agreements with local utilities and a lack of clear regulations has effectively stifled their widespread adoption, experts say.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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Efforts to enable reversible, two-way actuation have led to the development of systems such as semi-crystalline networks and liquid crystalline elastomers, which depend on structural alignment under applied stress.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Quartz is a crystalline mineral that is used in everything from jewelry and glass to countertops and electronics.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Liquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquid. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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