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
However, certain dietary habits, hormonal changes, or medications can disrupt this process and lead to fluid retention and weight gain.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
Speaking of controls, Forgotten Land feels pretty solid, though not nearly as fluid as Odyssey.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
While the 25% levy, introduced March 29, remains intact, the situation is fluid.
—Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 7 May 2025
Like virtually all global soccer leagues, the leagues encompassing England and Wales are fluid, with the top teams from lower leagues being promoted upward at the end of the season, and the bottom teams demoted down a level.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
Speaking of controls, Forgotten Land feels pretty solid, though not nearly as fluid as Odyssey.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
While the 25% levy, introduced March 29, remains intact, the situation is fluid.
—Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 7 May 2025
Like virtually all global soccer leagues, the leagues encompassing England and Wales are fluid, with the top teams from lower leagues being promoted upward at the end of the season, and the bottom teams demoted down a level.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluid
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On top of this, there is the most liquid and largest MSTR options market, and other vehicles for channeling capital from TradFi into Bitcoin, such as STRK, STRF, and convertible notes.—
Georgii Verbitskii,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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For a shortcut to the same flavor profile without lighting up the grill, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the dill-mustard vinaigrette.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Stock up on comfortable sneakers marked down to as little as $21 and a smooth, stretchy bra slashed by 60 percent.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The technology was working, so everything moved a lot smoother.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
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Other big miners, including archrivals BHP, Anglo American and Glencore, have steered clear of lithium, am important metal in batteries, but one which is also abundantly available puts suffers from extremely volatile pricing.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Unlike traditional crypto payment providers that handle numerous volatile currencies, Coinsub Technology strategically specializes in stablecoins.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Where the very meaning of gender is codified in clothing and hair — facial or flowing — as well as by fiat.—
Vanessa Friedman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Sip on tea and flowing cocktails, including rose spritzes and lychee raspberry martinis.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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One smart way to sell qualifications is to communicate the willingness to be adaptable to innovations and tactical strategies.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Additionally, adaptable technology providers should offer scalability and customization, which allows brands to grow while leveraging increasingly sophisticated automation and analytics tools.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
21 May 2025
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Now Winston begins running errands in a pickup truck that can be customised with gadgets like a winch and a crane to make tasks easier.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The issues of revenue and reform are never easy, but the public’s opposition to new taxes for a vital service with wide support should not be surprising.—
Jack Lavin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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The Outlaw Music Festival touched down Thursday night on the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, California, and Bob Dylan once again delivered a wildly unpredictable set that stunned even his most hardcore fans.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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Markets are unpredictable, and a company's success doesn't ensure future returns.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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After all, supportive sneakers for walking through a city, flexible pants for long-haul flights, and versatile pieces that can be worn multiple times throughout a trip are essentials on any packing list.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Despite its grandeur, over the centuries the palace proved to be a flexible structure, capable of accommodating additions, splits, partitions, changes of ownership and use.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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“Fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluid. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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