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as in flowing
capable of moving like a liquid
always have in the kitchen a dispenser of liquid soap available for hand washing
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as in crystal
easily seen through
the liquid air of the remote mountains
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Recent Examples of liquid
Generating intense magnetic fields Constructed from niobium-tin (Nb3Sn) and niobium-titanium (Nb-Ti), these alloys require liquid helium immersion to lose their electrical resistance.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
This may have led to a buildup of heat in a pressurized tank filled with 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a highly flammable liquid monomer used to manufacture plastics.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The Mark 1 lander is powered by the BE-7 engine, which runs on liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Jentz recommends a slow-release fertilizer in the spring, when peonies are emerging from dormancy, and a liquid fertilizer in mid-summer or early fall when these plants are finished blooming.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
This may have led to a buildup of heat in a pressurized tank filled with 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a highly flammable liquid monomer used to manufacture plastics.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The Mark 1 lander is powered by the BE-7 engine, which runs on liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Jentz recommends a slow-release fertilizer in the spring, when peonies are emerging from dormancy, and a liquid fertilizer in mid-summer or early fall when these plants are finished blooming.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquid
Adjective
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The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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This creates a more open and flowing design.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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His newest product is a crystal orb that accommodates cigars up to a 74-ring gauge.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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Given that the city of Cannes is known for its crystal blue waters, sandy beaches, and luxury hotels, expect guests to show out in their best resortwear and cruise collection fashion.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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As a result, patient care depends largely on supportive medical treatment, especially fluid replacement, which can reduce mortality.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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Either side of them, Mendes and Hakimi crash forward and track back in sync, and both are attuned to the other’s position in Luis Enrique’s fluid system.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Strategies include discerning between private one-on-one discussions for personal matters like layoffs, and transparent public updates for company-wide policies such as return-to-office mandates, always providing clear rationale.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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To ensure assessments are fair, accurate and transparent, with responsive, reliable services for all.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Mars, however, lost most of its global magnetic field billions of years ago and today possesses only a much weaker, patchier magnetic environment formed when the solar wind interacts directly with the planet’s thin upper atmosphere.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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Infused with biotin, rosemary, and peppermint oil, this ultra-popular Mielle Organics shampoo strengthens thin, brittle strands.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
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Steer clear of tall, isolated trees and other prominent objects.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The New York Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years for very clear reasons.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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But trying to get something smoky and wild like mezcal to fit into the clean, crystalline purity of a Martini seemed, at first, insane.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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The crystalline structure of molecules is more uniform, rather than a broad variation.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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“Liquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquid. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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