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as in fluctuations
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 influxes
a flowing or coming in
January typically brings a great flux of returns to department stores
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as in melts
to go from a solid to a liquid state
a solid will flux more quickly under pressure
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Recent Examples of fluxes
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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.
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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.
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Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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During this storm, some space weather forecasters reported temporary data dropouts, likely caused by intense proton fluxes degrading spacecraft measurements.
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Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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.
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Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluxes
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While others face regulatory changes, seasonal revenue fluctuations, equipment failures, cybersecurity incidents, supply chain disruptions, or are susceptible to drops in consumer confidence.
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The team looked for periodic fluctuations in the emissions at the relevant wavelengths as a potential sign of a fluctuating magnetic influence.
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But the study also found that huge influxes of money seldom led to a fundamental change in a winner’s mental state.
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By July 7, the competition will have shrunk to 16 teams, which is when host cities could see influxes of last-minute foreign arrivals.
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For example, cones from the sand pine can shield seeds for years, only to release them as the heat from low-intensity fires melts their resin and opens their scales.
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When the snow melts a wide array of other activities become available.
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Scientists do not yet know exactly what causes the oscillations.
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As these frequencies are extremely stable, counting their oscillations provides an exceptionally accurate way to measure time.
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“Fluxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluxes. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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