Definition of fluxnext
1
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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3
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
The state of college football is in flux these days, to put it conservatively. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Bolsonaro has already challenged the results, prolonging the political flux and adding fresh pressure to the currency. — Marta Biino, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 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
  • That abundance could reduce dependence on lithium mining and price fluctuations.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The condition is also marked by dramatic fluctuations in alertness that occur within hours of the same day.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Advocates for unaccompanied migrant children, former government officials, and some members of Congress have criticized the move, arguing that the state is not prepared to handle an influx of vulnerable children, some of whom need special care.
    — Mark Betancourt, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The first week of November sees an influx of new movies to Netflix, including The Mummy, Whiplash, and Looper.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Most people get better after four to seven days of stomachaches and diarrhea, but people head for hospitals if the diarrhea gets bloody.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026
  • These bacteria can cause skin infections, strep throat, or gastrointestinal illnesses producing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
    — Eric Alt, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Rather than being stitched together, costumes are often heat bonded, with the plastic melted at the edges to join pieces.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In a large frying pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • That means the hairspring can maintain a constant, undisturbed oscillation regardless of external forces, thereby increasing accuracy.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
  • That haziness gets more distorted on the title track, which hits its apex with siren-like oscillations.
    — Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The bakery offers raw frozen pies to be baked at home and baked frozen pies to be thawed.
    — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The ice may be thawing in the United States-Canada trade negotiations as the former heads into a contentious midterm season and the latter grapples with a flagging export economy.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Flux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flux. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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