REFLUX Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

reflux

noun

Definition of reflux

as in flow

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Recent Examples of reflux Acid reflux, which is when stomach acid gets into the esophagus, causes symptoms like a sore throat and trouble swallowing, Cleveland Clinic says. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026 The Sleep Foundation recommends this as a practical, medication-free adjustment for reflux management. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Still, those who ultimately recovered well knew of family members who continue to struggle years later with nausea or reflux or fatigue. — Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026 Heavy meals close to bedtime slow digestion and lying flat after eating triggers reflux. — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflux

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The Saudis are under pressure to get the Strait of Hormuz, through which much of their oil and other exports flow, reopened, Leighton said.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
The thread-ectronics also rely on eutectogels, which create a sub-millimeter gap between the thread-ends to control the flow of electrons via resistors, capacitors, or other components.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026

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The river is expected to further ebb in the coming days with no significant rain in the forecast and temperatures expected to rise to over 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit) across the region.

— Justin Spike, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Anyone watching the crisis of American democracy right now has to face that the greatness of a society and the ebb of greatness can be attributed to moral defects in that society.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

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The inspector found organic matter in the ice machine, fly traps hanging in the kitchen and a dead roach in the hand sink drain.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026
Devastating recovery operation When first responders arrived, the water was chest to waist deep as crews tried to pull the teen from the drain.

— Tara Lynch, CBS News, 31 July 2026

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