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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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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
Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Zion Washington - Signed with the Cleveland Browns Safety Zion Washington has joined a team that’s finished last in the AFC North the past two seasons and seems to constantly be in flux.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Apr. 2026
Joe Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Teams can use real-time dashboards to highlight anomalies, flux analysis results or unexpected movements in accounts and to log all reviewer comments and actions in the system for a clean audit trail.
—Shagun Malhotra, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Lockwood takes different noises—from volcanic activity in Hawaii to spring peepers near the Mississippi River, crows around Essex, and hydroacoustic signals in the Tasman Sea—and weaves a tapestry in constant flux.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Zion Washington - Signed with the Cleveland Browns Safety Zion Washington has joined a team that’s finished last in the AFC North the past two seasons and seems to constantly be in flux.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Apr. 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
Teams can use real-time dashboards to highlight anomalies, flux analysis results or unexpected movements in accounts and to log all reviewer comments and actions in the system for a clean audit trail.
—Shagun Malhotra, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flux
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Natalie Harris, who has owned Houston's Renegade Bridal & Dye Lab for two decades, explained to The Wall Street Journal that weight fluctuations have become nearly impossible to predict since the rise of GLP-1s — which wasn't always the case.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The more fluctuations in temperature, the more the quality will degrade.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association held a briefing on Thursday, preparing businesses for the influx of visitors.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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As Lake Central rises to the top, other teams in Northwest Indiana are taking significant steps forward with an influx of young talent.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Although most people with a salmonella infection will experience symptoms, like diarrhea, stomach pain and fever, most recover without seeking medical care.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Most people infected with salmonella typically experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with symptoms usually starting 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria, according to the CDC.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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Soaps are a farmers market must-have; take the easy route by purchasing a block of craft soap, melting it down, and adding your favorite soap-safe colors and scents.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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More emotions aren’t going to melt him.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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One of the key targets of the NGRST surveys is what are called baryon acoustic oscillations.—
JOHN TIMMER,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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That is an oscillation of the Moon, causing parts near the edge of the disc that are often not visible from the Earth to sometimes come into view.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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In some experiments, scientists have reactivated viruses that remained capable of infecting host cells after thawing, though none have been linked to human illness.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Investors sold off defense stocks such as Northrop Grumman , Lockheed Martin , RTX and L3Harris Technologies after tensions in the Middle East appeared to finally be thawing.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Flux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flux. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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