fluid

adjective

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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 flexible
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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“Fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluid. Accessed 29 Jan. 2023.

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