: characterized by easy freedom in movement, progression, or style
a free-flowing essay

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While the rest of the country struggled under restrictive Prohibition laws, Kansas City flourished, thanks in large part to the free-flowing liquor that poured in under the watch of political boss Tom Pendergast. Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 Instead, focus on reclaiming fundamental, free-flowing human movements to build true tissue resilience. Ginger Gentile, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Despite only scoring four goals across the three games, including a 0-0 draw against Portugal, the South Americans impressed with their free-flowing style of play and eagerness to get players forward. Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 How the alcohol industry puts policy on ice Each year, the American Cancer Society raises hundreds of thousands from the wine and spirits industry through an annual fundraising gala featuring free-flowing booze like pineapple margaritas. Sarah Todd, STAT, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for free-flowing

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First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of free-flowing was in 1837

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“Free-flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free-flowing. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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