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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 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
The film’s score is, by turns, delicate and bold, flowing and discordant, unrepentantly experimental, and an echo of the grandeur of Hollywood.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
An earthy bride may choose a flowing and delicate gown crafted from lightweight fabrics like chiffon or lace, adorned with delicate floral appliqués or intricate crochet details.
—Kedean Smith, Essence, 12 Aug. 2024
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Still, the offense wasn’t flowing, and the unit had just given an extra possession to the Jaguars with an interception that led to a touchdown.
—Mike Kaye
september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Upon entrance, smiling faces and high-energy conversations were flowing.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
The valley was carved by water flowing into the large Jezero Crater, which also held a lake billions of years ago.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Fewer clicks on content meant less advertising revenue flowing to creators.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
The federal dollars are already flowing.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
For decades, the creek that ran alongside hole #11, across its fairway and then across the #16 fairway, was a flowing stream running mostly over a concrete culvert.
—Steven Franck, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
The river was flowing swiftly, washing away many people.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The 47-footer is both spacious and versatile, with a walkaround deck, a modular aft deck, a flowing, open-plan layout, and a surprising amount of internal volume.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 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
The film’s score is, by turns, delicate and bold, flowing and discordant, unrepentantly experimental, and an echo of the grandeur of Hollywood.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
An earthy bride may choose a flowing and delicate gown crafted from lightweight fabrics like chiffon or lace, adorned with delicate floral appliqués or intricate crochet details.
—Kedean Smith, Essence, 12 Aug. 2024
Verb
There is a mix of long toss and other drills to get his arm loose and adrenaline flowing.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Still, the offense wasn’t flowing, and the unit had just given an extra possession to the Jaguars with an interception that led to a touchdown.
—Mike Kaye
september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Upon entrance, smiling faces and high-energy conversations were flowing.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
The valley was carved by water flowing into the large Jezero Crater, which also held a lake billions of years ago.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Fewer clicks on content meant less advertising revenue flowing to creators.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
The federal dollars are already flowing.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
For decades, the creek that ran alongside hole #11, across its fairway and then across the #16 fairway, was a flowing stream running mostly over a concrete culvert.
—Steven Franck, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
The river was flowing swiftly, washing away many people.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowing
Adjective
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Every asset that remains exclusively offchain becomes less liquid, less accessible, and more expensive to trade relative to tokenized alternatives.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Brittany Snow stepped out to present in a strapless gold dress with a liquid metal effect.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The world of work is rapidly changing but pouring all resources into AI and letting humans go isn’t the answer.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Afterward, Kirk's head tilted to the side and blood could be seen pouring from his neck.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The org chart becomes clearer as the season progresses, but that also involves both Ken and Esmeralda’s subplots drifting away from the main action.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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If yields are simply drifting higher, then buyers do tend to step in, said Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beauty in Black Season 2, Part 1 is now streaming on Netflix.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Netflix is streaming the matchup globally, which should ensure a significantly larger audience.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sightseeing boats depart regularly from Nyhavn and Gammel Strand, gliding past landmarks such as the Opera House, Christiansborg Palace and the Little Mermaid.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The feeling of gliding through the water, along with the sense of flow and focus, keeps her coming back to the lanes.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
11 Sep. 2025
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Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, began cruising out of Florida’s Port Canaveral this April with a passenger capacity of 3,600.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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As of now, the Fishermen are cruising with momentum.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2025, Thorne’s Netflix miniseries Adolescence became a global juggernaut, sailing to the top of streaming charts and sparking international conversation.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Products sailing out of Busan can be moved via two active trans-Pacific services that stop at the Port of Los Angeles.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In short, this is a smart gel where tiny sliding molecules act like both shock absorbers and stress indicators.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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As has become tradition, the ads will reference trends and conversations in college football like the coaching hot seat, flag planting and quarterbacks sliding in the draft.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowing. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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