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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
But how to isolate a pivotal moment in basketball or hockey when the action is more fluid?
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
The brand is built on Leung’s 2023 Redress collection — challenging stereotypes in sustainability and creating fluid and gender-blurring silhouettes.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The conversations have been described as fluid and ongoing, as the White House weighs the risks of escalation and the political and military consequences of restraint.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The plans for the other products also remain fluid.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
The brand is built on Leung’s 2023 Redress collection — challenging stereotypes in sustainability and creating fluid and gender-blurring silhouettes.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The conversations have been described as fluid and ongoing, as the White House weighs the risks of escalation and the political and military consequences of restraint.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The plans for the other products also remain fluid.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluid
Adjective
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In essence, all liquid detergents aren’t created equal, so find one that works for your unique needs.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Use Liquid Herbicide When picking a post-emergent herbicide, Cuoco recommends looking for a liquid form that can be sprayed directly onto problem areas.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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What does stand out, though, is the ergonomic, adjustable handlebar that can adjust to fit the height of the user.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
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This particular set also comes with a fire pit table with adjustable heat controls for an enjoyable outdoor setup even on brisk spring nights.—
Melanie Fincher,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Wind resistance comes in at level five, which equates to up to 21 mph and the controls allow for smooth and precise flight.—
James Abbott,
Space.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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The sleek, smooth exterior clings close to my body, closer than any clothing or any body ever has.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Quick recovery after extinction Interestingly, the fossil identification suggests that even in the immediate, volatile aftermath of a global catastrophe, these creatures were not isolated.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 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,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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They can be styled beautifully, especially when combined with long, flowing trousers or wide-leg jeans that reach down to the heels.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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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
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The adaptable creatures thrive in urban and rural environments, and their range has expanded dramatically since 1900 — unlike other North American apex predators like wolves and bears, creatures with which humans have also struggled to share space with.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
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The same principles can be used by engineers to develop technical systems that are robust, efficient and adaptable – just like biological solutions often are.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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While the era of easy, equity-like returns is fading as the asset class matures and competition intensifies, private credit’s growth phase is not over just yet, said PitchBook analyst Kyle Walters.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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But executing its strategy won’t be easy.—
Xiaoying You,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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In today's environment, where inflation pressures haven't fully disappeared and energy costs remain unpredictable, different silver miners can react very differently to the same silver price move.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Trump remains unpredictable, though, and eager to seek retribution.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluid. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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