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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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Perhaps there are upsides for creators, Maron said, with the world of entertainment in flux.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 June 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
But with Carrington and Vandersloot unavailable, the Sky backcourt is stuck in flux — and could remain that way for more than half the season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Perhaps there are upsides for creators, Maron said, with the world of entertainment in flux.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 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
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
Noun
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Primordial black holes are proposed to have formed through fluctuations in the incredibly hot and dense matter that filled the universe moments after the Big Bang.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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Inventory forecasting models can anticipate demand fluctuations.—
Ethan Stone
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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The influx of private money has prompted concerns from some within the LAPD, and from experts who say similar contributions are being made to police departments around the country.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Patrick Lin, a resident who grew up in the neighborhood and owns three local restaurants, said the influx of visitors from around the world improved the neighborhood for everyone.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The daughter, who is a minor and whose age is not specified, allegedly suffered abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and a parasitic infection that required prescription medication.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The Minnesota Department of Health says blue-green algae can cause symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, rash and headache.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Gadgets are much appreciated for this dad, including tongs, spatulas, choppers, and cleaning tools that are friendly to the griddle surface, along with dome covers for melting cheeses, burger presses, and squeeze bottles for theatre.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Either that or this industry is melting their brains in real time, in public view.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Its vertical and horizontal dual oscillation, coupled with an airflow range of up to 50 feet, efficiently circulates air in any direction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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This oscillation causes the streams to cross and spread, which forms an adhesive net-like structure in mid-air.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
Verb
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America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The Quibi debacle has not completely thawed that reticence.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Flux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flux. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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