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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
This helps users operate the device without always needing to look down, making actions more fluid and natural.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Further details and logistics of the meeting are still unclear and remain very fluid, including whether Zelenskyy will be involved.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
None of these troubles, though, robbed her of her star magnetism, which still seems to situate her in a mysteriously fluid zone — sometimes touching, sometimes awkward, always attractive — between adolescence and adulthood.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Even with so many new tariffs kicking in, the tariff situation remains fluid.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Further details and logistics of the meeting are still unclear and remain very fluid, including whether Zelenskyy will be involved.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
None of these troubles, though, robbed her of her star magnetism, which still seems to situate her in a mysteriously fluid zone — sometimes touching, sometimes awkward, always attractive — between adolescence and adulthood.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Even with so many new tariffs kicking in, the tariff situation remains fluid.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluid
Adjective
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For example, for -196, Suntory uses a freeze crush process in which whole fruits - lemons, strawberries, etc - are frozen in liquid nitrogen at -196 degrees Celsius.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Gather your ingredients: Choose a liquid base, such as milk, coconut milk, almond milk, water, yogurt, or fruit juice.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Approximation of the smooth, unblinking surface of polished stone or metal.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
13 Aug. 2025
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This year, the smooth, rounded, metallic gem is the third-largest diamond found so far, the park said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Not too happy about the volatile nature of PLTR stock?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core prices rose 3.1%, up from 2.9% in June.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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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For Leibovitz, the journey has always been about staying alert, adaptable and deeply engaged with the world.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cool, creamy and endlessly adaptable, yogurt has been winning over food lovers for centuries.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Recent legislation will increase the number of dispensaries by allowing satellite locations, making access easier in more communities.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Aug. 2025
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Affording a home in Idaho may be easier compared to other states, the study found.—
Kate Linderman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Enjoy the unpredictable and the unknown, which is where wonder and curiosity and adventure unfold.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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While some travelers visit family or business contacts, U.S. officials warn that conditions remain unpredictable and dangerous.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Further discussions in London and Stockholm made enough progress for the two sides this week to announce another extension of the ceasefire, with the White House praising Beijing for being cooperative and flexible in the negotiations to date.—
Scott Kennedy,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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The company focuses on flexible plans without long-term contracts.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluid. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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