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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
Even if the raw materials for that dye were from a meadow, the colorant itself, in its liquid gold form, was carefully, lovingly synthesized.
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Biomass energy includes the burning of wood, human and animal waste, and agricultural crops for heat and electricity and the converting of such crops as corn and soybeans into liquid biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Some of this difference may reflect real growth or the fact that private shares are less liquid – that is, less easy to sell – than public ones.
—Brad Badertscher, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Rinsing and draining the curds further removes liquid and reduces cottage cheese’s acidity.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Biomass energy includes the burning of wood, human and animal waste, and agricultural crops for heat and electricity and the converting of such crops as corn and soybeans into liquid biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Some of this difference may reflect real growth or the fact that private shares are less liquid – that is, less easy to sell – than public ones.
—Brad Badertscher, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Rinsing and draining the curds further removes liquid and reduces cottage cheese’s acidity.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 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
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At the district’s first board meeting since the state takeover, parents pressed new leadership on their desire for a transparent board.—
Samuel O’Neal
April 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Your practical nature thrives when agreements are transparent, so write down the numbers and keep communication lines open to keep your network strong.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Life360 Ultra Slim Bluetooth Tracker The Tile Slim is a credit-card-thin tracker for your essentials.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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Winter can leave lawns patchy, beds overgrown and mulch looking thin.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 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
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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 9 Apr. 2026.
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