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as in fluctuation
the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another
the English language is always in a state of flux
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as in influx
a flowing or coming in
January typically brings a great flux of returns to department stores
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as in diarrhea
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
Civil War doctors noted frequent cases of flux in the camps
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as in to melt
to go from a solid to a liquid state
a solid will flux more quickly under pressure
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Recent Examples of flux
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
In the flux of real life, leadership is more about constant small adaptations than about bold, systematic decision making.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Joe Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Teams can use real-time dashboards to highlight anomalies, flux analysis results or unexpected movements in accounts and to log all reviewer comments and actions in the system for a clean audit trail.
—Shagun Malhotra, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
At the same time, Lamont’s idea for a gasoline tax rebate remains in flux as prices have soared due to the war in Iran as the United States and Israel have continued bombing the country in the Middle East.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
In the flux of real life, leadership is more about constant small adaptations than about bold, systematic decision making.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Then he was put on waivers by the Utah Mammoth in September and dealt to Edmonton in December, his career still flux.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Teams can use real-time dashboards to highlight anomalies, flux analysis results or unexpected movements in accounts and to log all reviewer comments and actions in the system for a clean audit trail.
—Shagun Malhotra, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flux
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Women’s Health Network notes that hormonal fluctuations trigger cortisol release that actively derails the circadian sleep cycle, and women in this transition are more vulnerable to adrenal stress responses than at any other life stage.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hormonal fluctuations trigger cortisol release that derails the normal circadian sleep cycle, and women in this transition are more vulnerable to adrenal stress responses.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bars and restaurants in the city are preparing for the influx of customers.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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With an influx of talent joining Illinois over the offseason — largely from overseas — the Indiana natives did it by embracing the roles Underwood envisioned for them and developing a willingness to play good, hard defense.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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People may develop severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea that is often bloody.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The most common side effects were nausea, constipation and diarrhea.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rising sea levels from melting ice submerged the passages.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Microwave remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl on HIGH until melted, about 20 seconds.—
Elizabeth Passarella,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Since high-frequency acoustic oscillations can also be used to manipulate quantum states, phonon lasers could be deployed to study them in greater detail and open avenues for future quantum sensing and quantum computing.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The oscillations are influenced by the structure of the Sun's interior, which is defined by flows of plasma within the convective layer.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Officials expect that number to rise following the winter season, which typically makes road damage worse due to freezing and thawing cycles.—
Ross DiMattei,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The frosty relationship between the two organizations has thawed a bit with former NBA executive Chus Bueno taking over as EuroLeague CEO earlier this year.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Flux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flux. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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