FLOWING Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈflō-iŋ

Definition of flowing

as in liquid

capable of moving like a liquid a flowing silk scarf

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flowing

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verb

present participle of flow

as in pouring

to move in a stream water was flowing over the dam at a tremendous rate

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as in drifting

to move or proceed smoothly and readily as everyone relaxed, the conversation really started to flow

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Recent Examples of flowing

Adjective

This creates a more open and flowing design. — Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 May 2026 Union wore a Michael Kors Collection sleeveless dress with a formfitting bodice and semi-sheer flowing skirt. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 May 2026

Verb

Middleton sported a bespoke forest green midi dress by the British designer, created with long sleeves, a square neckline and flowing skirt. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 Skip either half and you’re left with a document nobody reads or a pipe with nothing flowing through it. — Andrew Antos, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flowing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowing

Adjective

The researchers emphasized its relevance for aerospace systems utilizing liquid oxygen, where efficient proton transport can significantly influence overall fuel-cell performance.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
Those regulations for liquids in carry-ons stem from 2006, when British officials foiled a plot to bring liquid explosives on flights.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of liquid

Verb

The kingdom is pouring money into data centers and investing in tech companies that agree to move some of their operations to the country.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Meta is building a data center in the nearby town of Kuna, and Micron is putting up two semiconductor factories in the metro area, pouring billions of dollars into the region.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of pouring

Verb

The passage of play (below) lasted about 40 seconds from the moment Arsenal’s No 7 started drifting across the pitch, repeatedly calling for the ball to be played left.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
But sometimes, inaccurate coordinates or a drifting boat make the search trickier.

— Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of drifting

Verb

Similarly, collectible cards and card games were in the spotlight at Gamescom in Cologne in August, with attendees streaming to booths handing out special cards, such as Upper Deck cards for Tencent’s Honor of Kings, amplifying brands.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day will begin streaming exclusively on Peacock October 9, the streamer announced today.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of streaming

Verb

JoJo, Messing and Newport quickly whipped out their phones to capture videos of the models gliding down the runway and posing right in front of them before continuing their trek around Cipriani in downtown Manhattan.

— Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
At times, perhaps surfing or more calmly gliding away from pressure will offer a better alternative to an all-out sprint toward the sideline.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of gliding

Verb

Miami took control of the game from its first offensive drive and never looked back, subbing in the backups by the end of the third quarter and cruising to its first win of the season.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2026
However, Scholes noted parts of the industry, such as river cruising, aren’t feeling those same impacts.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of cruising

Verb

The 91-meter (298-foot) Alsu is an oil or chemical tanker sailing from Kocaeli, east of Istanbul, to Aliaga on the Aegean coast, according to the Marine Traffic website.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
The tanker was sailing in the southern shipping lane close to the Omani coast, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said in a post on Tuesday, Asia time.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of sailing

Verb

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors bring in ample light and overlook the backyard terrace’s heated pool, outdoor shower, and fireplace, while dimmable cove lighting furthers the warmth.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Sneakers and socks sliding across the floor, heels lifting and landing in time with the music.

— Erica Rosenfeld Halverson, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of sliding

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