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
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
The composition has many hallmarks of surrealism, including dream logic – the strange, flowing and often illogical progression of images reflecting the unpredictable nature of dreams – metamorphosis and psychic ambiguity.
—Sally Jane Brown, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Her crisp white, floor-length dress featured a boat neckline with a column skirt and subtle flowing elements to give the piece some movement.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
In his music, one hears long, flowing melodies combined with darting harmonies and intricate polyrhythms.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The race has been marked by barbs between Huffman and Wambsganss, as both try to win over the conservative vote, and flowing money, as billionaires waded into the North Texas election.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
Electric vehicles from Chinese brands like BYD and Great Wall Motor have been flowing in.
—Merritt Enright, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
In 2024, the wind energy started flowing not to homes, but to a Google data center in Mesa.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Yes, both parties have made changes, but presidents and Congress have always kept funding flowing to those who need it, including Trump in his first term, said David Super, a Georgetown University law professor and expert on public welfare law.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
The technology exists, the prototypes are flying, and the investment money is flowing.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
An associate scientist at the University of Miami, Hazelton was processing the data flowing in from the weather instruments being dropped into the storm.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
The administration has rejected the use of more than $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits flowing into November.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
The composition has many hallmarks of surrealism, including dream logic – the strange, flowing and often illogical progression of images reflecting the unpredictable nature of dreams – metamorphosis and psychic ambiguity.
—Sally Jane Brown, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Her crisp white, floor-length dress featured a boat neckline with a column skirt and subtle flowing elements to give the piece some movement.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
In his music, one hears long, flowing melodies combined with darting harmonies and intricate polyrhythms.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 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
Verb
Styled by Sarah Slutsky Tooley, Zegler’s glam was provided by hair stylist Dana Boyer, who styled the actress’ hair with a side part and a flowing natural style, and makeup artist Kale Teter.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The race has been marked by barbs between Huffman and Wambsganss, as both try to win over the conservative vote, and flowing money, as billionaires waded into the North Texas election.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
Electric vehicles from Chinese brands like BYD and Great Wall Motor have been flowing in.
—Merritt Enright, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
In 2024, the wind energy started flowing not to homes, but to a Google data center in Mesa.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Yes, both parties have made changes, but presidents and Congress have always kept funding flowing to those who need it, including Trump in his first term, said David Super, a Georgetown University law professor and expert on public welfare law.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
The technology exists, the prototypes are flying, and the investment money is flowing.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
An associate scientist at the University of Miami, Hazelton was processing the data flowing in from the weather instruments being dropped into the storm.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
The administration has rejected the use of more than $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits flowing into November.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowing
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The presence of liquid water, heat and the right chemicals (such as phosphorus and complex hydrocarbons) means that its sub-surface ocean is believed to be one of the best places in our solar system for life to have evolved outside the Earth, according to scientists.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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If the battery gets cold, the liquid highway between the anode and cathode thickens, slowing the ions down, according to the Scientific American.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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JPMorgan’s ultra-wealthy clientele is all about pouring their money into athletics, according to a new report from the bank.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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The kit, which comes in four colors—matte white, desert rose, matte black, and hazy blue—comes with a chawan (bowl) with a pouring spout, a naoshi (whisk stand), a chasen (bamboo whisk), a tea tray, a stainless-steel spoon, and a sifter.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Nov. 2025
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The image above, a composite of eight days of observations taken in March when the spacecraft had its first clear view of the region, shows bright arcs sweeping around the pole — glowing traces left by magnetic structures drifting toward the sun's edge at unexpectedly high speeds.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Alex Iwobi, generally tasked with drifting inside from the flank and releasing a full-back on the overlap, started as a central midfielder.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Seasons 1 through 4 are now streaming on Netflix.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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All eight episodes of All Her Fault are now streaming on Peacock.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The nozzle pours a thick stream of concrete while gliding precisely on its course, stacking each layer, one after another, about an inch thick.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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China has deployed and tested hypersonic glide vehicles and road-mobile systems, such as the DF-17/DF-ZF family, which are typically characterized as gliding at Mach 5–10 and designed to complicate missile-defense engagement.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Boise joined those cities in late October with the speed limit, which prevents riders in the busy 8th Street, Main Street and Idaho Street entertainment corridors from cruising at 15 mph.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Nov. 2025
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Oceanwalker, a Chinese shipyard, typically builds a more plain-jane 60-foot catamaran for the charter market, but Revolution went through it with its designers to create a luxury-cruising version.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After her inaugural season sailing the Caribbean this winter, the Star Princess will make the voyage through the Panama Canal to kick off a series of Alaska cruises in the summer of 2026.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The sessions will continue in the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, a private island sanctuary in the Bahamas, where guests will learn about coral restoration and marine protection, before sailing the turquoise waters with Horn to see the importance of protecting the delicate underwater ecosystems.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Or are the Seminoles at risk of sliding into irrelevance if trips to the Gator Bowl become acceptable?—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowing. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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