FLUX Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

flux 1 of 2

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

Kosmera has unveiled a new 3,110-hp electric drivetrain featuring four axial-flux motors. — New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026 In general terms, the geoneutrino flux from the mantle seems to be very high at Borexino and very low at Kamland, though the uncertainties are great. — James Dinneen, Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 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

The researchers asked whether those fluctuations could instead be amplified and used to control superconductivity.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
In recent years, the global chocolate world has entered a period of unprecedented turmoil, punctuated by cocoa bean shortages and roller-coaster price fluctuations.

— Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of fluctuation

Noun

Even if Buc-ee’s fudge or brisket is the main attraction, the local restaurants can still profit from the influx.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Although this puts a little bit of the chaos on hold, there will now be a further influx of lawsuits filed in state court, who have been presenting different arguments in their filings.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of influx

Noun

In melanoma patients, Keytruda treatment can result in fatigue, diarrhea, rash and inflammation of joints and muscles, as well as of healthy organs in some cases.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
However, around one in five people who are infected develop a fever and moderate symptoms such as body aches, vomiting and diarrhea.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of diarrhea

Verb

Many cushion foundations are also formulated to deliver lightweight coverage with hydrating ingredients that melt seamlessly into your complexion.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
The system builds complex metal structures by melting steel wire with electric arcs.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of melt

Noun

In addition to heart rate, calories burned, distance, duration, elevation, and speed, Samsung smartwatches track advanced running form metrics, including asymmetry, contact time, flight time, regularity, vertical oscillation, and stiffness.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Five months of oscillation between bombing and negotiation have left Trump with no good options.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of oscillation

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