as in liquid
capable of moving like a liquid
a flowing silk scarf
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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
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
This creates a more open and flowing design.
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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.
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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.
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René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
Poor stars make for less flowing times and fewer good outcomes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
That’s the woosh of talent streaming out of Google DeepMind and flowing to OpenAI and Anthropic.
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Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Prescott spent time with Pickens away from the facility this offseason throwing routes on air to keep the on-field chemistry flowing.
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Whether that shift has created a permanent imbalance in the league, with talent flowing from north to south, remains an open question.
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James Mirtle,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
So, rosé, which people could be heard mentioning during the day, aperol spritz and other beverage where flowing as a walk through town in the early evening proved.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
No matter how much refuse is gathered in the basket, optimal hole placement keeps water flowing and keeps dirty dish water from rising.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Yet most headlines ignored a more consequential education narrative — not one of how much is flowing to classrooms, but how much money never makes it there in the first place.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Adjective
The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4.
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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
Traffic cameras in the area show eastbound traffic flowing.
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Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas.
—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
That’s the woosh of talent streaming out of Google DeepMind and flowing to OpenAI and Anthropic.
—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Prescott spent time with Pickens away from the facility this offseason throwing routes on air to keep the on-field chemistry flowing.
—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Whether that shift has created a permanent imbalance in the league, with talent flowing from north to south, remains an open question.
—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
So, rosé, which people could be heard mentioning during the day, aperol spritz and other beverage where flowing as a walk through town in the early evening proved.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
No matter how much refuse is gathered in the basket, optimal hole placement keeps water flowing and keeps dirty dish water from rising.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Yet most headlines ignored a more consequential education narrative — not one of how much is flowing to classrooms, but how much money never makes it there in the first place.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowing
Adjective
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Economists’ dream of a highly liquid marketplace for information has, in some form, come true – with some asterisks.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Switch to Liquid Soap The easiest change is to switch from bar soap to a liquid or gel body wash.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Endwell Fire Department crews found the building fully engulfed, with heavy black smoke pouring from the front of the structure and flames visible at the rear.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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The woman is seen pouring what appears to be hot sauce over Martinez's food before the confrontation quickly escalates.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Verb
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The bedroom window was open wide, the char of campfire smoke drifting through.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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Most concerning, according to an analysis by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, is a 2026-27 spending plan that is balanced on paper but drifting steadily toward a structural deficit like the one that haunts the city of San Diego.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
Verb
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The pastel hallways outside of the locker areas bounce light off one another, all streaming in from the large surrounding windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
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Zatima is currently streaming Season 4B, which runs until July 7.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Verb
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After dark, visitors may even spot manta rays gliding through the water.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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The Americans were less cohesive without Pulisic in the second half, but Reyna still added the finishing touch by gliding into the box and toe-flicking home his first World Cup goal.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The luxury lines Seabourn and Silversea both offer expedition cruising (on top of their traditional cruise products), and the luxury tour company Abercrombie & Kent also charters Ponant ships for expedition cruises to the polar regions.—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The Sooners lost their opening game of the SEC tournament in May, but have lost just once since, cruising through the NCAA tournament en route to the program's first title game appearance since 2022.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Tehran retaliated by targeting ships sailing through the strait, effectively closing the sea lane and triggering the biggest oil supply disruption in history.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Russia’s defense ministry said the crew fired warning shots several hundred yards in front of the yacht, which appeared to be sailing on a collision course with the vessel.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Four minutes later South Korea created its best chance to score tonight but a sliding Lee Kang-in could not get his foot on a beautiful cross into the box.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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In the fourth inning, Witt attempted to make a sliding grab on his knees on the infield dirt.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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“Flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowing. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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