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as in liquid
capable of moving like a liquid
warm the jam until it is fluid, then spread it over the cake
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2
as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
the script is still fluid at this point, so be prepared for last-minute rewrites
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as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort
the dance looked smooth and fluid, though backstage we could see the dancer gasping for breath and sweating from the effort
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
his arrival plans are fluid, so expect him anytime
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Recent Examples of fluid
Kendall’s a fluid athlete (9.20 RAS) with coordinated feet and can sniff out a blitz if the defense is trying to act clever.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Glide it gently but firmly along your legs, downward over your torso, upward on your arms, and down your neck—this pattern is thought to move fluid toward your lymph nodes to promote drainage.
—Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
Understand that the situation is fluid because the president’s judgment is fluid, not because our tenets are forgotten.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond also looked incredibly fluid on a TV.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Glide it gently but firmly along your legs, downward over your torso, upward on your arms, and down your neck—this pattern is thought to move fluid toward your lymph nodes to promote drainage.
—Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
Understand that the situation is fluid because the president’s judgment is fluid, not because our tenets are forgotten.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond also looked incredibly fluid on a TV.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluid
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Following a full liquid diet for longer than your healthcare provider recommends could lead to side effects like nutrient deficiencies.1 A Quick Review The full liquid diet involves consuming only liquids and foods that become liquid at room temperature.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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Instead of rolling out fancy marketing programs, brands should educate drinkers about what makes their liquid special.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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These aren’t just cosmetic—they’re the kinds of behind-the-scenes changes that help make an already stellar game feel even smoother.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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As Simon Hughes explains, getting pen to meet paper was not always a smooth process.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Here’s what their analysis found: Only 8.4% of investors executed trades on any of those days, reacting to the volatile market by buying or selling stocks.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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But her life is unexpectedly upended by the arrival of a new student in her class: her charming but volatile younger brother Merritt.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
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Sip on tea and flowing cocktails, including rose spritzes and lychee raspberry martinis.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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The film’s score is, by turns, delicate and bold, flowing and discordant, unrepentantly experimental, and an echo of the grandeur of Hollywood.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
12 Feb. 2025
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Research shows that people who are more curious often feel more fulfilled and adaptable.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The discovery suggests Denisovans were adaptable to a variety of environments and climates, from chilly, high-elevation places like Siberia and the Tibetan Plateau to warm, humid locales like Taiwan.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Although small businesses are the easiest to target, this issue also affects the marketing industry as a whole.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The four categories are all color-coded to show their difficulty, with yellow being the easiest then green, blue and purple.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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The source said Republicans view Powell as an important pillar of stability in the U.S. economy amid Trump’s unpredictable tariff war against foreign trading partners, including allies such as Canada, Japan, South Korean and Taiwan.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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Understanding regional industry nuances and navigating unpredictable sales cycles are as critical as technological advancement.—
Jamil Wyne,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The device uses microneedles and flexible wiring to capture neural signals just beneath the skin, enhancing signal quality while minimizing invasiveness.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluid. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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