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
In short, the Jones family said the teacher told the kids that gender is fluid and then instructed the 6-year-olds to choose their own genders.
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
Our careers, dreams and goals are fluid, just like us.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 20 July 2025
The fees eventually are expected to generate $22 million annually, though that figure is fluid until a parking plan is finalized.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Disney was fascinated with the technology behind robotic puppets that move and talk in a fluid way.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
Our careers, dreams and goals are fluid, just like us.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 20 July 2025
The fees eventually are expected to generate $22 million annually, though that figure is fluid until a parking plan is finalized.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Disney was fascinated with the technology behind robotic puppets that move and talk in a fluid way.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluid
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Many of the children experienced nausea or vomiting, but two fatal instances involved children under the age of 2 dying after consuming liquid nicotine, STAT News reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Bone marrow aspiration: This procedure removes a small amount of liquid bone marrow for examination of the bone marrow cells.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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There’s a dash of lemon zest and a wispy umami base to this beer, which is smooth and clean from start to dry finish.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Skylar Diggins, known for hitting the tunnel in something sharp, diagonal, and pointed, switches it up this time, opting for something smooth, slouched, and low-hanging.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The consequences would be far reaching and upend an already volatile political world.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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The explosion was one of the country’s largest since the 2010 eruption of Mount Merapi, the country’s most volatile volcano.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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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
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Prioritize Collaboration With Regulators And System Adaptability Collaborate early with regulators and build flexible, adaptable systems, so teams can respond to change without slowing down.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Osbourne, who died on Tuesday at 76, became a more multifaceted and adaptable thinker than early observers would’ve guessed.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
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Should people have easy access to almost any health-care intervention, or should the government protect vulnerable patients from drugs for which there isn’t rigorous evidence of benefit?—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
31 July 2025
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In the 1990s, tech moguls, interested in individual consumers rather than corporate buyers, used utopian language to describe the internet as a marker of human progress that could improve productivity, provide easier access to consumer goods, and increase leisure time.—
Time,
Time,
31 July 2025
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Unlike cheaper rebounders that can feel stiff or unpredictable, this one stays sturdy and responsive.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Not pleased by the unpredictable nature of MP stock?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Those include many federal government workers, who may have been drawn to their jobs because government jobs were long seen as flexible, with good benefits like parental leave, says Heggeness.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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It’s tailored enough to wear to a daytime celebration or dinner reservation, but soft and flexible for travel days, too.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluid. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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