1
as in fluctuations
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another
the English language is always in a state of flux
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in influxes
a flowing or coming in
January typically brings a great flux of returns to department stores
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in melts
to go from a solid to a liquid state
a solid will flux more quickly under pressure
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fluxes
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
That’s why At One has invested in Gigablue, which uses microalgae to accelerate natural carbon fluxes into deep-sea sediments.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
The satellite’s microwave radiometer can detect subtle variations in sea-surface salinity, which is critical for studying ocean circulation, freshwater fluxes, and climate patterns.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
That’s why At One has invested in Gigablue, which uses microalgae to accelerate natural carbon fluxes into deep-sea sediments.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluxes
Noun
-
This could result in small fluctuations in the current of these jets that generate magnetic fields that cause further instability.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
-
These market fluctuations have affected everyone in the space, including OS Group.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
For example, state parties now get major influxes of cash, to the tune of a million dollars a month, to hire staff, set up programs, and fortify their ranks.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
-
Pagliarini has been advising clients, including lottery winners, for over 20 years on how to handle large influxes of money.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
In a heartwarming twist of fate, an orange cat moves in next door to his litter brother—their close bond melts hearts among internet users.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
-
But actually being here, that stuff melts away.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
This prevents stray heat from disrupting the atoms’ oscillations.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
-
First, oscillations, or sudden swings in power flow, hit the grid.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fluxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluxes. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share