1
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
However, certain dietary habits, hormonal changes, or medications can disrupt this process and lead to fluid retention and weight gain.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
Speaking of controls, Forgotten Land feels pretty solid, though not nearly as fluid as Odyssey.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
While the 25% levy, introduced March 29, remains intact, the situation is fluid.
—Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 7 May 2025
Like virtually all global soccer leagues, the leagues encompassing England and Wales are fluid, with the top teams from lower leagues being promoted upward at the end of the season, and the bottom teams demoted down a level.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
Speaking of controls, Forgotten Land feels pretty solid, though not nearly as fluid as Odyssey.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
While the 25% levy, introduced March 29, remains intact, the situation is fluid.
—Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 7 May 2025
Like virtually all global soccer leagues, the leagues encompassing England and Wales are fluid, with the top teams from lower leagues being promoted upward at the end of the season, and the bottom teams demoted down a level.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluid
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On top of this, there is the most liquid and largest MSTR options market, and other vehicles for channeling capital from TradFi into Bitcoin, such as STRK, STRF, and convertible notes.—
Georgii Verbitskii,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The liquid foundation is buildable and adds a beautiful, soft-matte finish.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2025
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Photos taken during the health department’s inspection showed bookshelves with cracked and peeling paint sitting close to the ground, but the wood is now sanded smooth and painted over.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Twain’s final decades were his Job years, the opposite of quiet and smooth and lovely.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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Some of the problems are caused by a volatile economic landscape.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Indian authorities have evacuated tens of thousands of civilians from villages near the volatile frontier.—
Rajesh Roy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Sip on tea and flowing cocktails, including rose spritzes and lychee raspberry martinis.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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The film’s score is, by turns, delicate and bold, flowing and discordant, unrepentantly experimental, and an echo of the grandeur of Hollywood.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
12 Feb. 2025
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Its adaptable, low-profile design fits into a variety of spaces without the bulk of traditional units.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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These foundational elements – robust infrastructure, accessible data, adaptable governance – might not grab headlines like breakthroughs in model training.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The judge overseeing the case is no stranger to either side University endowments aren’t as easy to access as bank accounts.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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One of the reasons black braids are so popular is because the look is easy to recreate.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
8 May 2025
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The Outlaw Music Festival touched down Thursday night on the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, California, and Bob Dylan once again delivered a wildly unpredictable set that stunned even his most hardcore fans.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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Another plus: The votes were completely unpredictable from week to week, leading to some truly crazy Tribals.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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The rules around federal civil proceedings are slightly more flexible, allowing for recording in some instances at the discretion of the judge.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Jeannie Kim,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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“Fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluid. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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