as in liquid
capable of moving like a liquid
a flowing silk scarf
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as in pouring
to move in a stream
water was flowing over the dam at a tremendous rate
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as in drifting
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
as everyone relaxed, the conversation really started to flow
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Recent Examples of flowing
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
This creates a more open and flowing design.
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Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Beyond texture, stylists can help with cutting extensions and matching the density and weight at the bottom of the wefts to match your hair and provide more flowing movement, as extensions often have much more fullness than natural hair.
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Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
In the last days of winter, this type of denim adds structure and balance, especially when paired with more flowing outerwear like trench coats.
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René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
Poor stars make for less flowing times and fewer good outcomes.
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Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
The flowing, wide leg silhouette allows for easy movement and pairs perfectly with the shoe of the moment.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
For her British Vogue cover shoot, Brown leaned into the more pastoral, country girl look with flowing brunette waves, effortless and undone.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2026
The High-Rise Wide Leg has a fuller, more flowing leg opening and is sculpted through the waist and hips.
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Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Venture funding is also flowing into European defense technology, such as drones and autonomous systems.
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Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
More than 10 million barrels of oil are flowing through the waterway daily, a US official told Bloomberg, adding that the jump underscores Tehran’s limited ability to control traffic.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
Probably the most stylish climber in the professional peloton, flowing and coiled, Del Toro stunned in last year’s Giro.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The Guadalupe is calm now, flowing languidly as families can be seen splashing in the cool waters.
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Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Despite the excitement around AI, capital is not flowing evenly.
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Ben Topor,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Traffic cameras in the area show eastbound traffic flowing.
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Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Adjective
The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
This creates a more open and flowing design.
—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Beyond texture, stylists can help with cutting extensions and matching the density and weight at the bottom of the wefts to match your hair and provide more flowing movement, as extensions often have much more fullness than natural hair.
—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
In the last days of winter, this type of denim adds structure and balance, especially when paired with more flowing outerwear like trench coats.
—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
Poor stars make for less flowing times and fewer good outcomes.
—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
The flowing, wide leg silhouette allows for easy movement and pairs perfectly with the shoe of the moment.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
For her British Vogue cover shoot, Brown leaned into the more pastoral, country girl look with flowing brunette waves, effortless and undone.
—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi.
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Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Venture funding is also flowing into European defense technology, such as drones and autonomous systems.
—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
More than 10 million barrels of oil are flowing through the waterway daily, a US official told Bloomberg, adding that the jump underscores Tehran’s limited ability to control traffic.
—
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
Probably the most stylish climber in the professional peloton, flowing and coiled, Del Toro stunned in last year’s Giro.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The Guadalupe is calm now, flowing languidly as families can be seen splashing in the cool waters.
—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Despite the excitement around AI, capital is not flowing evenly.
—
Ben Topor,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Traffic cameras in the area show eastbound traffic flowing.
—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas.
—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowing
Adjective
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The Sonic at 4025 Mapleshade Lane was found to have liquid leaking from the ceiling onto the cooking surfaces.
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The manufacturing facilities convert this raw material into usable tri-structural isotropic kernels via additive manufacturing protocols and proprietary liquid jetting methods.
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According to the department, adults nearby extinguished the flames by pouring water on the children until paramedics arrived.
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This includes pouring over hundreds of pages of documents and conducting on-site visits to see the situation on the ground.
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Without it, the experience risks drifting into the broad category of pretty resort dinner.
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People often watch them with comments from other viewers drifting across their screens.
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Bang My Box premiered on HBO on June 30, and is now streaming on HBO Max.
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The United States of Asian+America is now streaming on YouTube.
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And for the best views, get one of the small, stylish rooms on the fourth floor—you’ll be able to see the ships gliding by.
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Mars is spending the final days of the month gliding past the famous Pleiades star cluster (also known as the Seven Sisters) and this celestial encounter will not be this easy to see again for years.
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Senegal were cruising, courtesy of goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr.
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Among the benefits of cruising is the fact that, for many Americans, getting to a ship doesn’t necessarily mean taking a flight.
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Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife.
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Sail4th 250 kicks off Friday, featuring 40 vessels representing 40 nations sailing from the Verrazzano Bridge all the way north to the George Washington Bridge and docking at piers on 15 miles of waterfront across the city.
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The sequence started with Bosnian defender Stjepan Radeljic sliding in front of a Tillman pass, deflecting it forward toward Muharemovic.
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Some providers might work on a sliding fee scale, for example, which adjusts cost based on a patient’s household income and family size.
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“Flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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