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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
Hummingbirds require a sweet nectar, however, this liquid sugar is also attractive to insects, especially ants.
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
An upper stage sprang a leak of liquid oxygen during a Starlink launch on July 11, 2024, causing the satellites to be deployed too low; they were soon pulled down into Earth's atmosphere by drag.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Cash, as well as ETFs in mutual funds, are used for liquidity purposes, since the bank loan market is not liquid, Moriarty explained.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Another organic fertilizer option is a liquid organic known as compost tea.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
An upper stage sprang a leak of liquid oxygen during a Starlink launch on July 11, 2024, causing the satellites to be deployed too low; they were soon pulled down into Earth's atmosphere by drag.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Cash, as well as ETFs in mutual funds, are used for liquidity purposes, since the bank loan market is not liquid, Moriarty explained.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Another organic fertilizer option is a liquid organic known as compost tea.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquid
Adjective
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They can be styled beautifully, especially when combined with long, flowing trousers or wide-leg jeans that reach down to the heels.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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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
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The post, with a photo of a beaming Rauber in front of crystal blue water, spoke of a family vacation in Maui with Rauber dancing at a luau.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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In contrast to the crystal nature of the diamond, this layer is disordered and behaves more like a liquid than a solid.—
Paulina Rowińska,
Wired News,
25 Jan. 2026
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In addition to featuring intricate lacework, some pieces stand out for being crafted from chiffon and fluid satins, being punctuated by tiny floral embroideries and cascading daisy embellishments or simply for their buttery hues that add to the classic black and white propositions.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Federal data is fluid and frequently subject to change as more detailed and accurate information becomes available.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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In one of the experiments, the researchers would set two empty, transparent cups on a table between them.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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Orders for silver, gold and other precious metals are typically locked in at a transparent price, shipments are insured for their full value and tracking is standard.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Without reliably cold temperatures, snow is wetter and thinner, conditions are rainier — and for athletes that can be dangerous.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the attorneys who are assigned are often spread thin and unable to provide quality representation, let alone peer support.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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McDonald said a clear motive was not identified, nor was a specific target.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week, after lawmakers said the names of several high-profile figures had been concealed in the documents without clear legal reasons, the department also moved to un-redact more than a dozen additional names.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
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Its endless flow recycles a crystalline and immaculate sheet of waste.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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With nearly 300 days of sunshine a year, white-sand beaches, and crystalline water, Bonita Springs has all the ingredients for a perfect beach vacation.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Liquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquid. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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