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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 like everything in college football, those dates are fluid.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Recent polling has painted a mixed picture of the race, with Bass generally leading public surveys but large shares of undecided voters and shifting support among challengers underscoring the fluid nature of the contest.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 May 2026
Selecting expansion markets has been a fluid process for league executives, who have spent months working through the available options.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 7 May 2026
So, people can now expect a much more fluid and easier process.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 May 2026
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Recent polling has painted a mixed picture of the race, with Bass generally leading public surveys but large shares of undecided voters and shifting support among challengers underscoring the fluid nature of the contest.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 May 2026
Selecting expansion markets has been a fluid process for league executives, who have spent months working through the available options.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 7 May 2026
So, people can now expect a much more fluid and easier process.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluid
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The moon that may have cooled too slowly Magnetic fields are usually powered by internal dynamos—movements of electrically conducting liquid metal inside a planet or moon.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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To mix the liquid fertilizer with water, follow the instructions on the package.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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It was triggered, in his telling, by the record oil price spike of June 2008, which forced ordinary households to absorb more than $2,000 in additional energy costs on top of adjustable-rate mortgage resets that were already squeezing them.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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The 16-way adjustable sport seats are standard, while performance seats shelled in carbon fiber—presenting more aggressive thigh and shoulder bolsters—are optionally available.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Its steering and suspension produce a smoother ride quality than most average cars, trucks or SUVs can provide.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The $925 pale gold style came down to one smooth toe band, a thin ankle strap and a high pin heel, set against a strapless ankle-length dress worked in tight rows of silver and gold beading.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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Outperformance in the next decade won’t come from lower costs, but instead from the ability to keep operating when markets turn volatile.—
Victor Nian,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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It’s destined to be remembered as one of the most volatile and surprising political contests modern-day California has ever seen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Beyond texture, stylists can help with cutting extensions and matching the density and weight at the bottom of the wefts to match your hair and provide more flowing movement, as extensions often have much more fullness than natural hair.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the last days of winter, this type of denim adds structure and balance, especially when paired with more flowing outerwear like trench coats.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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The participation underscores a growing emphasis on connecting local publishing with global production pipelines, positioning literary properties as adaptable assets within co-production and financing frameworks.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Low-maintenance and adaptable dogwood trees can be beautiful home landscape additions, especially when the flowering varieties are in bloom.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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Instead of everything being controlled through a single touch-screen, dedicated physical controls and circuits would allow easier servicing of individual components.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Battista’s physical traits, meanwhile, are easy to spot.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Intercepting Mach 5 hypersonic weapons in space Hypersonic weapons, traveling at speeds of Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound) and above with unpredictable maneuvers, pose significant challenges to traditional missile defenses.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluid. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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