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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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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
Gravity also works in your favor here, allowing proper fluid drainage instead of pooling on one side of your face.
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Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Concrete, the structure’s dominant material, may be a synonym for fixed and definite, but the experience within is inescapably fluid.
—Leah Ollman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Palazzo is a wide and fluid jean that extends the leg.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2026
Hemlines rise and fall, fabrics shift from crisp cotton to fluid silk, and silhouettes evolve from oversized to tailored.
—Gena Kaufman, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Concrete, the structure’s dominant material, may be a synonym for fixed and definite, but the experience within is inescapably fluid.
—Leah Ollman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Palazzo is a wide and fluid jean that extends the leg.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2026
Hemlines rise and fall, fabrics shift from crisp cotton to fluid silk, and silhouettes evolve from oversized to tailored.
—Gena Kaufman, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluid
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Tips for Storing Laundry Detergent To ensure your liquid laundry detergent lasts as long as possible, store it in a temperature-stable, cool, dry environment for best results.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Such supplementation is available in pill, powder or liquid form and as an energy bar.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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An adjustable interior drawstring makes for a customizable fit, too.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The portable treadmill is designed to fit easily into your space, turning any room into a walking track with adjustable incline, remote control, and a display for tracking distance and calories.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Personal Microderm Pro features smooth glide caps, dual speed settings and a full range of exfoliation discs to customize your treatment.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Rousouli is equally essential to Titanique's success, delivering a Jack Dawson who balances matinee-idol charm and a smooth tenor with a fearless willingness to lean into the absurd.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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It's been an eventful first month on the job for Pat Lyons, the new athletic director at the University of Rhode Island, who takes the reins in Kingston during a volatile time in college sports, with the billions of dollars available in media rights turning the NCAA into a conduit for big business.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
11 Apr. 2026
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Flying is the company’s second Nova-C lander named Athena featuring NASA’s PRIME-1 drill, to land a drill and mass spectrometer near the south pole of the moon in order to demonstrate the feasibility of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and measure the volatile content of subsurface samples.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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For me, the key is to stay true to the vision and remain adaptable.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rather than overspecializing, the robot combines multiple capabilities into a single adaptable platform.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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Jogging might feel easy to one person and exhausting to another.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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You guys have a fun, easy rapport.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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But home equity loan rates are fixed, which is an advantageous feature in today's economy, in which interest rate movements are unpredictable.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Social occasions might be unpredictable with cancellations or surprise invitations.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluid. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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