FLUX Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈfləks

Definition of flux

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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Relevance

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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Noun

That cross-dressing comedy was famously out of control even for Pollack, with a star (Dustin Hoffman) who was as much a sparring partner as a collaborator and a script in constant flux. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 14 July 2026 Discussions remain in flux, and the IPO timing and funding plans could change, the people said. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 July 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

Noun

Emerging evidence suggests fluctuations in estrogen levels can exacerbate symptoms of ADHD, and perimenopause might be a particularly vulnerable time.

— Maria Godoy, NPR, 26 July 2026
Those spinning atomic nuclei constantly generate faint magnetic fluctuations.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

Definition of fluctuation

Noun

Assisted by an influx of Catholic families and the state’s universal voucher system, Catholic schools in South Florida are seeing the highest student enrollment in a decade, according to data from the Archdiocese of Miami.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
The influx of funding for the A’s comes at a critical moment for Major League Baseball, which is mired in labor negotiations with a possible lockout looming.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of influx

Verb

The chips were fresh, crispy and some almost melted in my mouth.

— Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 25 July 2026
The Emmy-winning actress appeared with a sharp, smoky eye, made up of bronze shimmer, charcoal, black and navy hues, which melted over her lids and below her waterline.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 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

Eggs can be lost at each stage of the process, from thawing to fertilization and embryo development, before resulting in a successful pregnancy.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 29 July 2026
But hotter summers, prolonged droughts, lower water tables, and thawing permafrost are changing those conditions.

— Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of thaw

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