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as in fluctuation
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another
the English language is always in a state of flux
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as in influx
a flowing or coming in
January typically brings a great flux of returns to department stores
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as in diarrhea
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
Civil War doctors noted frequent cases of flux in the camps
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as in to melt
to go from a solid to a liquid state
a solid will flux more quickly under pressure
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Recent Examples of flux
Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In search of scientific ways to make sense of a world in constant flux, people called on catastrophe theory to describe everything from bridge collapses to prison riots to regime changes.
—Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Shagun Malhotra, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Those signs can flux when sleep deprived, traveling or stressed at work as well.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 31 Jan. 2020
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Noun
But the lopsided loss to Miami threw the entire Group of Five playoff race into flux, reopening the door for a crowded field of contenders looking to seize that lone golden ticket to the postseason.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In search of scientific ways to make sense of a world in constant flux, people called on catastrophe theory to describe everything from bridge collapses to prison riots to regime changes.
—Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Teams can use real-time dashboards to highlight anomalies, flux analysis results or unexpected movements in accounts and to log all reviewer comments and actions in the system for a clean audit trail.
—Shagun Malhotra, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Those signs can flux when sleep deprived, traveling or stressed at work as well.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 31 Jan. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flux
Noun
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The team successfully demonstrated quantum squeezing of the motion of a nanoscale particle, a motion whose uncertainty is smaller than the quantum mechanical fluctuations usually considered the ultimate limit.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Local port leaders attribute the decrease to seasonal fluctuations in certain sectors, an ongoing economic slowdown and the impact of tariffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Sep. 2025
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Asked about the Glendale Police Department’s preparation for Kirk’s memorial, spokesperson Officer Moroni Mendez noted the city has hosted many large events in recent years, giving it the experience needed to deal with an influx of visitors.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Prestigious universities may see an influx of highly qualified applicants as regional institutions and private liberal arts colleges struggle to fill seats, as families aim for a greater return on investment, and as competitive students try to take advantage of the smaller applicant pools.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Consuming a lot at once may cause an upset stomach or diarrhea, especially in people with sensitive gastrointestinal (GI) systems.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
18 Sep. 2025
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Chagas disease symptoms include swollen eyelids, fever, diarrhea and loss of appetite.—
Greta Cross,
Freep.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes; stir in cocoa and vanilla.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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The gold jeweler sold the bracelet for $4,025 to a gold foundry worker, who melted it down with other pieces.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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For example, if an electric motor normally draws 20 A at 100 Hz oscillation, an unexplained 30 A or 150 Hz jump could signal bearing damage.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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During my outdoor run, the SE 3 also measured my calories, distance, elevation gain, pace, time, and advanced form metrics like power, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, and stride length.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These findings significantly advance the modeling seen in 2024 research that pointed to thawing permafrost, salty cryopeg layers and methane hydrates as possible triggers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Sep. 2025
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Frozen raw meat was thawing on the counter.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Flux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flux. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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