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as in liquid
capable of moving like a liquid
warm the jam until it is fluid, then spread it over the cake
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2
as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
the script is still fluid at this point, so be prepared for last-minute rewrites
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as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort
the dance looked smooth and fluid, though backstage we could see the dancer gasping for breath and sweating from the effort
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
his arrival plans are fluid, so expect him anytime
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Recent Examples of fluid
The federal courts rejected Stanko's last-ditch effort to spare his life as his lawyers argued that the state isn't carrying out lethal injection properly after autopsy results found fluid in the lungs of other inmates executed that way.
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Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025
Individuals with diarrhea should keep up fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
The space was also designed to ensure fluid motion so that the use of handheld cameras would make the show feel more like a documentary, rather than a narrative series, says Ruscio.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Everything outside of that, however, must remain fluid.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025
Individuals with diarrhea should keep up fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
The space was also designed to ensure fluid motion so that the use of handheld cameras would make the show feel more like a documentary, rather than a narrative series, says Ruscio.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Everything outside of that, however, must remain fluid.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluid
Adjective
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Unlike the traditional model where VCs obtain a bushel of shares from a startup, and then wait seven years, the crypto VC world is more liquid and revolves around tokens not stock.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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TikTok has helped hacks like W blush and sundae blush go viral, while brands are offering cream blush, liquid blush, and powder blush options.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Its smooth satin materiality makes the shoe easy to fold and travel-friendly, while ensuring a barefoot-like feel that not many other top white sneakers can secure.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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The two sections of the building are constructed of a spruce framework clad in smooth oak panels, while the central gate is made from traditional 6-inch pine logs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 June 2025
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While the character brandishes a firearm and things eventually come to blows in physical tussles over the course of the volatile evening, Gallo's script never loses grip on the tender undercurrent of intimacy established back in Ponyboi's shower.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 June 2025
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Budget Pressure Is Driving Clarity The reflex in volatile markets is often to scale up teams or stack more tools.—
Jeremy Barnett,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Be adaptable, as your plans with friends and loved ones may change on a whim.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2025
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Native Americans also believed spiderwort to be a sign of strength and endurance, possibly because the plant is adaptable to different conditions, though not in my yard.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Think matching sets, easy trousers, breezy maxi dresses, and even beach totes.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
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One way to make cooking for others easier is to have go-to dishes — or entire menus.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Each response is a surprise, tapping into the psychological principle of intermittent reinforcement, famously demonstrated by psychologist B.F. Skinner, where unpredictable rewards significantly amplify behaviors, much like gambling addiction.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Bright lights, unpredictable noises, unfamiliar smells, and the pressure to 'behave' in a certain way can quickly overwhelm a child whose brain processes the world differently.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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FSIs who provide flexible, digital-first work environments and AI-enabled productivity tools may be better positioned to attract this talent and benefit from their fresh perspectives.—
Monica Hovsepian,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In 8th grade, students create a flexible four-year plan for high school to help guide them.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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“Fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluid. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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