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
Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
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
The flowing, wide leg silhouette allows for easy movement and pairs perfectly with the shoe of the moment.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
For her British Vogue cover shoot, Brown leaned into the more pastoral, country girl look with flowing brunette waves, effortless and undone.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026
The High-Rise Wide Leg has a fuller, more flowing leg opening and is sculpted through the waist and hips.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Automotive design had graduated from the still-carriage-like looks of its nascent days into its own form, with sweeping lines and heavy flowing sheetmetal that took full advantage of the effortless power of internal combustion.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
The two young academy graduates combined naturally, allowing for more flowing one-touch passing moves that cut teams apart.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
State-level commitments in California, Maryland, and Massachusetts, along with federal apprenticeship grants, are also flowing into trades training, per JLL.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
But now new research has found a way that this arrow could be reversed in a quantum system, flip-flopping events as if time were flowing backward.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
Xcel Energy customers could be billed $100 million to make sure electricity keeps flowing in the summer if regulators OK the company’s plan to shore up its power on the grid in the short term.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
The entire flock benefits from upward air flowing off the lead bird’s wings, whose fellow fliers then get to save energy, especially on long journeys.
—Megan Wollerton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
The Oscar winner debuted her cut at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony event on April 18, walking the red carpet sans her signature long, flowing red waves.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Apr. 2026
Some neighborhood streets are closed because the river is now flowing over them.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The Zino leader is a dinosaur with long, flowing white hair.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Beyond texture, stylists can help with cutting extensions and matching the density and weight at the bottom of the wefts to match your hair and provide more flowing movement, as extensions often have much more fullness than natural hair.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
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
The flowing, wide leg silhouette allows for easy movement and pairs perfectly with the shoe of the moment.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
For her British Vogue cover shoot, Brown leaned into the more pastoral, country girl look with flowing brunette waves, effortless and undone.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026
The High-Rise Wide Leg has a fuller, more flowing leg opening and is sculpted through the waist and hips.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Automotive design had graduated from the still-carriage-like looks of its nascent days into its own form, with sweeping lines and heavy flowing sheetmetal that took full advantage of the effortless power of internal combustion.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
The two young academy graduates combined naturally, allowing for more flowing one-touch passing moves that cut teams apart.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
Jackie Tohn looks elegant in a white button-down top and black flowing skirt at the Venice Family Clinic HEART Gala in Culver City, California, on April 18.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
State-level commitments in California, Maryland, and Massachusetts, along with federal apprenticeship grants, are also flowing into trades training, per JLL.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
But now new research has found a way that this arrow could be reversed in a quantum system, flip-flopping events as if time were flowing backward.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
Xcel Energy customers could be billed $100 million to make sure electricity keeps flowing in the summer if regulators OK the company’s plan to shore up its power on the grid in the short term.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
The entire flock benefits from upward air flowing off the lead bird’s wings, whose fellow fliers then get to save energy, especially on long journeys.
—Megan Wollerton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
The Oscar winner debuted her cut at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony event on April 18, walking the red carpet sans her signature long, flowing red waves.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Apr. 2026
Some neighborhood streets are closed because the river is now flowing over them.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The Zino leader is a dinosaur with long, flowing white hair.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowing
Adjective
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But instead of paving the way for some good ol’ fashioned infidelity, the liquid courage causes the women to turn on each other, with the evening devolving into inebriated insults and recriminations.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Two tankers carrying liquid petroleum gas (LPG) that were heading out of the Persian Gulf have abruptly turned round amidst Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship tracking data.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Following the announcement of Prince’s death, tributes began pouring in for the musician.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rebecca Conant, director of programs for the Friends of Pullman National Historic Park, did the beer pouring for the audience and coordinated the event.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These handsome galoots may cheat on their spouses or worse, but this allows the women to smolder in drifting chiffon.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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Fillman and his diving instructor tapped into their survival instincts by dumping their heavy diving gear and tanks and tying themselves together with their remaining gear to prevent them from drifting apart.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The entire season will start streaming the next day, June 18, on Hulu.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Netflix can continue to grow by raising prices over having to add subscribers, as the streaming giant shifts its focus toward profitability over user count, Wolfe Research reassured investors.—
Sean Conlon,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, concludes in 1988, with Jackson gliding across a London stadium stage, performing in that white T-shirt and black jacket full of zippers, as fans weep before him.—
Steve Knopper,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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The wear of this pick is also particularly lightweight, gliding on with a texture that sits at the convergence of an oil and balm.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As for Mitan, the yacht will now spend seven to eight months cruising south towards Mexico, calling at multiple anchorages along the way.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Gears were cruising when the league declared bankruptcy and evaporated the next November.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Euphoria later resumed sailing toward the Gulf of Oman, according to Lloyd’s List.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ships sailing the Great Lakes are also designed for expedition-style travel, with a focus on education, science, and environmental awareness.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Things got just a bit chippy in the top of the sixth when Webb fired a four-seam fastball into the ribs of Dalton Rushing, who many speculated had made a disparaging comment at Jung Hoo Lee during Tuesday’s game when the Giants outfielder was hurt sliding home.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open from the bedroom onto a private deck for morning yoga or simply lounging on rocking chairs, and from the living area to a smaller one to enjoy your evening tea on.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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