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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
If your recipe includes a measurement for honey in ounces, use a kitchen scale instead of your liquid measuring cup.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
How does a liquid biopsy detect cancer?
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
But baker Éric Kayser, who built a mini empire of 370 bakeries around the world on the strength of his signature tradition baguette made with liquid sourdough starter, makes an interesting point about specialty breads that are taking the capital by storm.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The thin wrapping portion of the pod, which contains the liquid detergent, is made from PVA, a dissolvable form of plastic also known as polyvinyl alcohol.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
How does a liquid biopsy detect cancer?
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
But baker Éric Kayser, who built a mini empire of 370 bakeries around the world on the strength of his signature tradition baguette made with liquid sourdough starter, makes an interesting point about specialty breads that are taking the capital by storm.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The thin wrapping portion of the pod, which contains the liquid detergent, is made from PVA, a dissolvable form of plastic also known as polyvinyl alcohol.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquid
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The High-Rise Wide Leg has a fuller, more flowing leg opening and is sculpted through the waist and hips.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Automotive design had graduated from the still-carriage-like looks of its nascent days into its own form, with sweeping lines and heavy flowing sheetmetal that took full advantage of the effortless power of internal combustion.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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There, a dock sits almost level with the crystal-blue water—the same color as the fervedouros—and wooden steps descend into the cool water.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Laidback Fun The crystal blue waters of the Sea of Cortez provided dramatic views from our suite’s balcony and easygoing beach days.—
Jasmine Purdie,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Foden has improved the defensive side of his game to the point that Guardiola trusts him to play a more complete role in the centre of the pitch, but going with such a fluid line-up does risk exposing City on the counter.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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To evaluate its performance, researchers applied a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model called Snowbedfoam to simulate snow transport and assess the snow-drifting effects around Helioplant systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Men’s jeans were denim in front, transparent PVC in the back.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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And that hurts my feelings, just to be completely transparent.—
Tommy Dorfman,
Them.,
6 Nov. 2025
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At Paradromics, researchers have developed a chip with thinner wires than the Utah array, something that reduces, but does not eliminate, the damage done to brain tissue.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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This recipe calls for fresh tomatillos, which look like small green tomatoes wrapped in thin papery skin.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Hours before kickoff on Monday, the three-time NFL defensive player of the clear sent a clear plea to YouTube TV and ESPN.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Nowhere was that clearer than in midfield, where the complementary attributes of Freddie Potts, Lucas Paqueta and Mateus Fernandes provided a well-balanced engine room.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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For swimmers, the sheltered, crystalline bay can feel like a natural pool.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The crystalline knowledge runs deep.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Liquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquid. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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