as in liquid
capable of moving like a liquid
a flowing silk scarf
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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
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
Her crisp white, floor-length dress featured a boat neckline with a column skirt and subtle flowing elements to give the piece some movement.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
In his music, one hears long, flowing melodies combined with darting harmonies and intricate polyrhythms.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Underground shelters in space Lava tubes form when flowing lava solidifies on the surface while molten rock continues moving below.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
The design seems to be based on the recent Himalayan 450, albeit with more flowing lines across the seat and faux fuel tank, a ridged motif across the top of the fuel tank and battery cover, and sculpted mainframe and subframe bits.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 11 June 2025
While traversing steep mountain trails and navigating undulating bent grass greens at Cliffhangers, golfers will drive carts through cascading waterfalls, cross swift flowing creeks, and wind through a cave system.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Where the very meaning of gender is codified in clothing and hair — facial or flowing — as well as by fiat.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Sip on tea and flowing cocktails, including rose spritzes and lychee raspberry martinis.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Cohen then took a chainsaw to a small replica of the Pentagon, with fake dollar bills flowing out to symbolize the waste, as people who had gathered there cheered.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The Four of Pentacles suggests that clinging too tightly to control or resources may block abundance from flowing freely into your life.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The creek has been flowing along the highway shoulder and eroding the road.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
They'll be expected to keep working but won't get paid until after funding starts flowing again.
—Caitlyn Kim, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Despite investment from Beijing and money flowing in from illicit activity, however, the junta finds itself in a precarious financial situation.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Republicans do not see the wisdom of keeping those benefits flowing for middle-income Americans who make too much to qualify for them under the original Obamacare parameters—but not enough to afford coverage without them, given surging costs.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
All the same, this is a moment characterized by a unique level of optimism (and venture dollars) flowing into a wave of young startups at the intersection of healthcare and AI.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
There’s not a sharp angle to be found on the exterior, just smooth flowing lines from the extended hood to the high-rise rear wing (though this now-iconic feature was optional).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
Her crisp white, floor-length dress featured a boat neckline with a column skirt and subtle flowing elements to give the piece some movement.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
In his music, one hears long, flowing melodies combined with darting harmonies and intricate polyrhythms.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Underground shelters in space Lava tubes form when flowing lava solidifies on the surface while molten rock continues moving below.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
The design seems to be based on the recent Himalayan 450, albeit with more flowing lines across the seat and faux fuel tank, a ridged motif across the top of the fuel tank and battery cover, and sculpted mainframe and subframe bits.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 11 June 2025
While traversing steep mountain trails and navigating undulating bent grass greens at Cliffhangers, golfers will drive carts through cascading waterfalls, cross swift flowing creeks, and wind through a cave system.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Where the very meaning of gender is codified in clothing and hair — facial or flowing — as well as by fiat.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Sip on tea and flowing cocktails, including rose spritzes and lychee raspberry martinis.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Based on events and social media posts from recent months, bad blood hasn't been flowing from our side of the street.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Cohen then took a chainsaw to a small replica of the Pentagon, with fake dollar bills flowing out to symbolize the waste, as people who had gathered there cheered.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The Four of Pentacles suggests that clinging too tightly to control or resources may block abundance from flowing freely into your life.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The creek has been flowing along the highway shoulder and eroding the road.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
They'll be expected to keep working but won't get paid until after funding starts flowing again.
—Caitlyn Kim, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Despite investment from Beijing and money flowing in from illicit activity, however, the junta finds itself in a precarious financial situation.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Republicans do not see the wisdom of keeping those benefits flowing for middle-income Americans who make too much to qualify for them under the original Obamacare parameters—but not enough to afford coverage without them, given surging costs.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
All the same, this is a moment characterized by a unique level of optimism (and venture dollars) flowing into a wave of young startups at the intersection of healthcare and AI.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowing
Adjective
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In most gel products, the main component is acrylates; these are monomers or oligomers, which are small molecules or chains of molecules and can come in a thick liquid form.—
Holly Burns,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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There were short fluid dresses with dramatic draping across the front, liquid gowns with lingerie straps and caftan styles with a guipure lace print.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Morocco Anti-government protests fueled by anger over Morocco pouring money into preparations for the 2030 World Cup instead of public services have raged in the country for nearly a week.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Eyes raised to the sky, blood pouring down his face into a white towel being held beneath his chin, Quinton Brown let out a roar.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pajama set is crafted from deep red silk and printed with abstract nude figures — a motif inspired by bodies in motion and drifting smoke, as well as the photography of Arno Nobles.—
Hanna McNeila,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The €40m-plus summer signing from Ajax was tasked with drifting into midfield and disrupting the opposition’s shape when his team-mates had the ball.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Play Dirty is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.—
Julie Jordan,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The news unit has also seen a parade of leaders wander through its halls in recent years, with many moving along after failing to prevail over the difficult trends of the media sector as more linear viewers defect for streaming outlets.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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On third-and-11 in the first quarter, Iamaleava spotted a sliver of daylight that wasn’t there a blink before and turned it into a 22-yard jailbreak up the gut, gliding past white jerseys.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The simplicity is intentional so your eye isn't bouncing, but rather gliding through the room.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Instead of a weekend at the beach, cruising to the Caribbean is a tempting possibility for girls’ trips, birthdays, and mini vacations.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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After Game 1, in which the Padres’ Nick Pivetta was cruising right up until allowing back-to-back home runs, manager Mike Shildt acted decisively yesterday, replacing Dylan Cease after just 69 pitches (and five strikeouts) through 3 2/3 shutout innings.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Emerald Cruises & Tours follows the seasons by sailing Europe’s rivers when blossoms and vineyards are at their peak, and heading south for Caribbean warmth in the winter.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
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The first vessel is set to begin sailing in the spring of 2026.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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