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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
Oli’s movements mimic the elegance of the performers, its arms and hips swaying with fluid precision, echoing the rhythms of the wind.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
The Yosuda Glide Pro Electromagnetic Elliptical – Perfect for smooth, low-impact cardio, the Glide Pro features 16 resistance levels and a whisper-quiet electromagnetic drive system for a fluid, joint-friendly workout.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
Garments like shackets and wide-leg jeans were fluid and drapey.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
And with those sentences, glimpsed that Gerta was also Pieter, a transformational and fluid character.
—Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
The Yosuda Glide Pro Electromagnetic Elliptical – Perfect for smooth, low-impact cardio, the Glide Pro features 16 resistance levels and a whisper-quiet electromagnetic drive system for a fluid, joint-friendly workout.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
Garments like shackets and wide-leg jeans were fluid and drapey.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
And with those sentences, glimpsed that Gerta was also Pieter, a transformational and fluid character.
—Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluid
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The state Department of Health Services warns e-cigarettes can become a stepping stone to addiction and liquid nicotine can contain heavy metals like lead, among other health risks.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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At one workstation, a worker uses liquid epoxy to glue fiberglass reinforcing sheets to wooden blades, in batches of six.—
Joseph Hostetler,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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The adjustable strap allows for wear around your waist orshoulders.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Other features like adjustable legs, zero clearance, and headboard brackets will help the frame fit into your space.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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The katakuchi spout is a nod to functionality, allowing for smooth pouring during tea ceremonies or morning caffeine cravings.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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Long-term success isn’t defined by smooth quarters but by the consistency of form across time.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors had previously argued Collins posed a danger for bringing a weapon into a volatile setting, though Kling maintained his client never brandished the firearm.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s trade war has thrown the global trade status quo into disarray, and investors are looking to move their assets from more volatile paper currency.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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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
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There’s not a sharp angle to be found on the exterior, just smooth flowing lines from the extended hood to the high-rise rear wing (though this now-iconic feature was optional).—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bridging robots and industrial machinery At the center of Flexxbotics’ nomination is FlexxCORE, a low-code software environment designed to make robots more adaptable and aware in manufacturing settings.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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They’re billed as potentially less expensive, safer, easier to build and adaptable because modules can be added as more power is needed.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Setup is as easy as plugging in the HDMI cable into your TV and the sound bar, thanks to HDMI ARC, and the slim profile allows this device to be wall-mounted or propped up on your TV stand.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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McConkey is an even easier case to make, now doing well himself in the NFL, and responsible for 119 catches, 1,687 receiving yards and 18 total touchdowns over those three years.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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As the tournament unfolds, all eyes will be on how players navigate the unpredictable greens and whether the LPGA’s course care efforts can hold up under the heat.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Stanfield co-stars as Grofield, his quick-thinking partner-in-crime who’s part actor, part hustler, and wholly unpredictable.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluid. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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