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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
Its density, heat capacity, compressibility, and viscosity respond to changes in temperature and pressure in ways that defy typical liquid behavior.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Last, a liquid sweetener of some sort will come in handy for everything from baked goods and your morning oatmeal to cocktails or salad dressings.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Not to mention, the liquid retina display is gorgeous.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Still, Trappist-1 e is considered one of the leading candidates to host liquid water.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Last, a liquid sweetener of some sort will come in handy for everything from baked goods and your morning oatmeal to cocktails or salad dressings.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Not to mention, the liquid retina display is gorgeous.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Still, Trappist-1 e is considered one of the leading candidates to host liquid water.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 26 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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Orion's toilet uses air flow to pull solid and fluid waste away from the body and into containers.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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In other art forms, the role of the creator could be more complex, and the status of the art work more fluid.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That perspective carries through in everything from pricing and negotiation to design, digital exposure, and the behind-the-scenes systems intended to make the process smoother and more transparent.—
Connie Etemadi,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The keycaps are solid black with shine-through letters, while eight keys on the north part of the modular keypad are thick, smooth, transparent plastic.—
Aubrey Jowers,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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While that advice refers primarily to metal utensils, the same principles apply across materials, especially where thin construction can increase the risk of breakage.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Not only did that article form the basis of the film, but Lumet actually took the note and cast Pacino in the role of that dark, thin fellow.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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For a metro growing as fast as Charlotte, stores that survive will have clear identity on price, in-store experience or convenience, Lempert said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The board terminated him, and now, for this latest incident to happen, the school board is sending another clear message.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Family members told local news outlets that the first suspicious food item appeared in November, when a hot dog with a crystalline substance was found on a patio, followed by a December incident in which a dog fell ill and tested positive for methamphetamine.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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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“Liquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquid. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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