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noun

ˈfləks How to pronounce flux (audio)
Definition of fluxnext
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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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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
Many pieces explore the theme of movement—fitting for a city in constant flux. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 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
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
  1. fluctuation
  2. influx
  3. diarrhea
  4. melt
  5. oscillation
  6. thaw
Noun
  • Sleep, diet and other factors can cause regular fluctuations for men.
    — Kathleen Felton, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Their strength has always been their ability to think beyond election cycles, market fluctuations, technological fads, and the crises of the moment.
    — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of fluctuation
Noun
  • The massive influx of people, which totaled 70% of Ceuta’s resident population, sparked calls by local Spanish authorities for police and the army to establish order.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Ross’ involvement comes as Palm Beach experiences surging demand for private education, fueled by an influx of affluent families and business leaders relocating to the region.
    — Luisa Yanez July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of influx
Noun
  • That’s because the illness can cause explosive, watery diarrhea that can persist for up to a month.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Cyclosporiasis is caused by a microscopic parasite that can contaminate fresh food or water and lead to severe diarrhea in those infected.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of diarrhea
Verb
  • Microwave ½ cup heavy cream in a small microwave-safe bowl until steaming, then add to gelatin mixture and stir until gelatin is melted.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Privacy and craggy mountain views, plus the health benefits of forest bathing, summer farmers’ markets and ski runs that melt to reveal hiking trails.
    — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of melt
Noun
  • Five months of oscillation between bombing and negotiation have left Trump with no good options.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Pulling off both the oscillation between fast and furious belters and quiet, pastoral lullabies is a tough feat at an outdoor music festival, but the Brits do seem to be made for this sort of thing.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 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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“Flux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flux. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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