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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
The details of Amazon’s talks with OpenAI are still fluid and the final total is subject to change, but the term sheet could be signed in the coming weeks, the person said.
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Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney,annie Palmer, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Low-conscientiousness individuals (flexible thinkers) excel in fluid, unpredictable environments where plans become obsolete quickly.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This universe is fluid, emotional and human.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Be fluid in strategy, align with the unexpected, own my game.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
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Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney,annie Palmer, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Low-conscientiousness individuals (flexible thinkers) excel in fluid, unpredictable environments where plans become obsolete quickly.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This universe is fluid, emotional and human.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Be fluid in strategy, align with the unexpected, own my game.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluid
Adjective
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Researchers show that triaxial deformation impacts charge radii in models that feature shell effects, in contrast to what could be concluded from a liquid drop analysis.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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Sammy Wang is a fabric care senior scientist at Procter & Gamble, maker of Downy liquid fabric softener and Bounce dryer sheets.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The lookalike comes with a belt that is removable and adjustable for a custom fit.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Wear it with the adjustable hood and faux fur for warmth one day, then remove them the next for extra breathability.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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With the ability to charge a compatible phone wirelessly at 25W using the new Qi2 charging standard, the MagSafe-compatible Icemag 3 has a full-surface magnetic lock and provides smoother and steadier power flow.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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That will entail the coöperation of finance and industry, which, weary of the current Administration’s volatile economic and foreign policy, are likely to support a challenger who can steady the boat.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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The deep, indomitable and occasionally volatile Penguins soared again on Saturday.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For her British Vogue cover shoot, Brown leaned into the more pastoral, country girl look with flowing brunette waves, effortless and undone.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2026
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The High-Rise Wide Leg has a fuller, more flowing leg opening and is sculpted through the waist and hips.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The adaptable dining and lounging areas offer enough room for up to 12 seafarers.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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Also, be flexible and adaptable with your plans.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After Iribarne’s free throw, Beckman couldn’t knock down a 3, and Aliso allowed an easy bucket with five seconds left, then didn’t worry about putting the ball in play again.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cohen suggests incorporating accent pieces—pillows, objects, and art—done in more vibrant tones that are easy to edit or remove over time.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Portfolios Over Individual Stock Selections Individual stocks are unpredictable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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This approach addresses a common limitation of conventional robotic architectures, where perception, planning, and control are handled by separate components that can struggle to respond to unpredictable environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluid. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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