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
This condition occurs when fluid accumulates in the front of your eye.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
Only the inner portion of the core is actually solid; the rest is fluid.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 July 2025
In Pakistan, the current legal state of cryptocurrency is fluid, making Arsalan’s case difficult to navigate.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC news, 27 July 2025
Feet, ankles, and legs can swell in the summer when an excess of fluid accumulates in the tissues.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 25 July 2025
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
Only the inner portion of the core is actually solid; the rest is fluid.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 July 2025
In Pakistan, the current legal state of cryptocurrency is fluid, making Arsalan’s case difficult to navigate.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC news, 27 July 2025
Feet, ankles, and legs can swell in the summer when an excess of fluid accumulates in the tissues.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluid
Adjective
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My body had held on to every morsel of food and liquid ounce, unsure when it would be fed again.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The final system is likely to use a Stirling engine to convert fission heat into electricity and feature meltdown-proof liquid sodium circulation.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Not in massive ways, but the cards got smoother, no longer the paper-feel cardboard of years past.—
Curtis Silver,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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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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Not too happy about the volatile nature of PLTR stock?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Broadening market As the S & P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh records again on Wednesday, there is a simultaneous broadening and a move into more volatile parts of the market by investors.—
Frank Holland,
CNBC,
14 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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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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Make the next step so obvious that taking action feels easier than thinking about it.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The best time for aurora spotting is 2 am, when the sky is likely to be the darkest, but since the arrival of the solar storm is unpredictable, it's recommended to look throughout the night for the event.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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Renewables may be homegrown, but their output is inherently unpredictable.—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
5 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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