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
Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026
This creates a more open and flowing design.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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
Lisa Gutierrez
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
More than 85% of the oil and natural gas flowing through the Strait of Hormuz goes to Asia, and many nations there have had to issue emergency energy rationing mandates.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 May 2026
In establishing her new reality at school and at home, Landsvik takes a deeply familiar page out of the Joachim Trier playbook of tenderly revelatory exchanges, flowing character rhythms and sharply observant moments where humor and melancholy are inseparable counterparts.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 19 May 2026
During each session, expert instructors guide flowing yoga sessions and meditation with sweeping London skyline views.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Young children should never be left alone or with other kids in or near bathtubs, pools, spas, or in or near flowing or standing water, even momentarily.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Prices eased later in the morning, with hopes still remaining that the two sides can reach a deal that would get oil flowing again.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The gas keeps flowing steadily for a decade or more.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Customers should expect an ROI within 12 months or less after implementing the Locus Array depending on the speed of deployment and the types of SKUs flowing through the system, Peterson said.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Adjective
The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026
This creates a more open and flowing design.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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
Verb
The amphitheater’s Morton Salt birthright has creative juices flowing.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
More than 85% of the oil and natural gas flowing through the Strait of Hormuz goes to Asia, and many nations there have had to issue emergency energy rationing mandates.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 May 2026
In establishing her new reality at school and at home, Landsvik takes a deeply familiar page out of the Joachim Trier playbook of tenderly revelatory exchanges, flowing character rhythms and sharply observant moments where humor and melancholy are inseparable counterparts.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 19 May 2026
During each session, expert instructors guide flowing yoga sessions and meditation with sweeping London skyline views.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Young children should never be left alone or with other kids in or near bathtubs, pools, spas, or in or near flowing or standing water, even momentarily.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Prices eased later in the morning, with hopes still remaining that the two sides can reach a deal that would get oil flowing again.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The gas keeps flowing steadily for a decade or more.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Customers should expect an ROI within 12 months or less after implementing the Locus Array depending on the speed of deployment and the types of SKUs flowing through the system, Peterson said.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowing
Adjective
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CycloRP, a rocket propellant intended to replace RP-1 and RP-2 refined kerosene used in liquid rocket engines; and CK-10, which replaces JP-10 fuel used in cruise missiles and standoff munitions.—
David Szondy
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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Apply the liquid bait in strategic areas such as behind kitchen appliances, under sinks, or along baseboard lines where pest activity occurs.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Tributes are pouring in for the three victims of Monday’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, with the men being honored as heroes and pillars of the local Muslim community.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Tributes are pouring in from fans and colleagues.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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In another image, Brown was photographed floating underwater in a pool, her dark hair drifting across the bright blue water as sunlight reflected across the surface.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The same report notes that Hilton publicly disputes Becerra’s assertion of front-runner status by citing polls indicating a tight race, underscoring that the campaigns are aggressively contesting the narrative rather than drifting in ambiguity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Now, starting in February 2027, Netflix takes over, streaming the events live from New York City.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The special is now streaming on Disney+.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Celeste Ecoflyers’ aircraft design emphasizes gliding capability for safe landings even in engine failure, combining low weight with operational robustness.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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With that in mind, Scott, Bournemouth’s gliding ball-carrier, is another who could help after an impressive season for a team who could yet finish above Liverpool in the table.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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After cruising to a 12-5 record with an NFC Championship Game appearance in 2024, the Commanders fell apart, physically and otherwise, in 2025.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Sheehan was cruising along in the fifth inning, having allowed just one hit – a bloop single – in the first four.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The pair finished up with Colbert sending a congratulatory cake from the network – a multi-layered wedding-style beast – sailing downward.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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But a small number of ships with Iranian cargo are still sailing.—
Adina Renner,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Whitlock was able to recover and make a sliding catch to end the inning, but Wong did not return and was subbed out for Carlos Narvaez to catch the ninth.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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That led to bulkier versions that helped guard against limbs sliding between the cushion and tubes, ending with a final iteration that, much to Axelsson’s pride, some colleagues didn’t realize was filled with air until its inventor asked them to stand up and hoist it above their heads.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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“Flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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