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noun

ˈfləks How to pronounce flux (audio)
Definition of fluxnext
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as in fluctuation
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another the English language is always in a state of flux

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as in influx
a flowing or coming in January typically brings a great flux of returns to department stores

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as in diarrhea
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools Civil War doctors noted frequent cases of flux in the camps

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flux

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verb

as in to melt
to go from a solid to a liquid state a solid will flux more quickly under pressure

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Recent Examples of flux
Noun
There’s a deeper flux and connectivity between the different parts of our brains, the different parts our personalities and our creativity. — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Getty Images/iStockphoto Over the last few years, millions of Americans with federal student loans have been stuck navigating a system in flux. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Verb
Then he was put on waivers by the Utah Mammoth in September and dealt to Edmonton in December, his career still flux. — Joe Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026 The technology uses the slag to combine it with fluxing agents. — Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flux
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flux
  1. fluctuation
  2. influx
  3. diarrhea
  4. melt
  5. oscillation
  6. thaw
Noun
  • This helps the Spin inject power into the grid instantly, preventing major grid fluctuations.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • Instead, Versova said the price of most of its eggs depends on cost fluctuations of grain used in hen feeds.
    — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of fluctuation
Noun
  • Shares of South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday, and multiple Wall Street trading desks have noted that the influx of new shares could be a catalyst for a major move.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 10 July 2026
  • Services, however, are expected to be the market’s real growth engine from here, fueled by an influx of new buyers and by large companies that once saw space as an afterthought and are now expanding their footprint.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of influx
Noun
  • The bacteria can lead to illness with symptoms including severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting, the release said.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Teams may not want to risk their athletes feeling even a little more sluggish, itchy, constipated, diarrhea-ry or whatever.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of diarrhea
Verb
  • Imagine how that comes across to a president who wouldn’t admit to climate change if his putter melted in his hands or Mar-a-Lago became a swim-up hotel.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • But with a lack of snow, its reputation is at risk of melting away.
    — Cristopher Ulloa, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of melt
Noun
  • Rapid oscillations trigger muscle contractions that can indirectly support lymph movement.
    — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
  • When two black holes collide, their song ripples through the very fabric of existence, creating a thundering chorus of oscillations in spacetime that echo across the universe like the fading gong of a bell.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
Definition of oscillation
Verb
  • Concrete cracking can be caused by tree roots and soil movement, freezing and thawing cycles in the winter, and expansion during the summer.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Any leftover moisture will increase sogginess after thawing, so be sure to dry them thoroughly.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
Definition of thaw

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“Flux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flux. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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