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adjective

ˈflō-iŋ How to pronounce flowing (audio)
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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
1
as in pouring
to move in a stream water was flowing over the dam at a tremendous rate

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2
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
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 Poor stars make for less flowing times and fewer good outcomes. — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
With its flowing sleeves and a comfortable fit, these tops are an elegant and chic option for a night out or brunch with friends. — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 26 July 2026 Drivers loved the Sepang circuit’s long, flowing corners and many overtaking opportunities. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flowing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowing
  1. liquid
  2. pouring
  3. drifting
  4. streaming
  5. gliding
  6. cruising
  7. sailing
  8. sliding
Adjective
  • Titan’s lower gravity, as well as liquid methane’s lower density, does change how waves behave there.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 31 July 2026
  • Like the Chinese test facility, the KRONOS design uses inert helium rather than liquid water to cool the reactor core.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of liquid
Verb
  • This dispenser has an adjustable pouring spout on the side of the cap for easy portion control.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Let the water in your kettle or electric water boiler come to a boil, then take it off the heat; wait 2 to 3 minutes for the water to cool slightly before pouring it into your mug or teapot.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of pouring
Verb
  • Bertha is drifting slowly but is expected to move northwest tonight before tracking near or along the northern Gulf Coast over the next several days.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • Griezmann operated as a central attacker in a front three alongside Angulo and Ojeda, frequently drifting into deeper positions to collect the ball and turn play forward.
    — Scott Turick, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
Definition of drifting
Verb
  • Following a one-day premiere at the Cine Tonalá in Mexico City, the short film is now streaming on YouTube.
    — Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026
  • What Gu-cheon Required Of Him In The East Palace, currently streaming on Netflix, Nam plays Gu-cheon, a man who can traverse the realm of spirits but whose gift is more of a debilitating condition than a superpower.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of streaming
Verb
  • And there was Nacua, gliding underneath the pass and taking it to the end zone to a roar of cheers.
    — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Videos online showed buses easily gliding through emptied lanes.
    — John Surico, Curbed, 24 July 2026
Definition of gliding
Verb
  • If cruising the coastline (on two or four wheels) is on your wish list, cars can access the private 17-Mile Drive via multiple gates.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Solo cruising on a large ship takes a little planning, even for an extrovert like me.
    — Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
Definition of cruising
Verb
  • On Tuesday, July 28, the Viking Ullur ship was sailing down the Danube River, Europe’s second-longest river that flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • That connection comes into focus on the Lake-to-Estate Voyage, sailing from the Kelowna Yacht Club to three of the city’s best vineyards and tracing the journey from water to wine.
    — Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026
Definition of sailing
Verb
  • Originally housing offices, its heyday in Detroit’s industrial age was brief, sliding into decline in the 1960s and ultimately going vacant.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • In the meantime, relatively strong iPhone and Mac sales in this quarter didn’t stop Apple’s stock value from sliding around eight percent in after-hours trading.
    — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026
Definition of sliding

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