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.
—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
Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Your creativity is flowing and needs a practical outlet during the Cancer moon.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 June 2026
That’s hardly the only public money flowing to Kansas City’s World Cup hosting efforts, which include six matches that will be played between June 16 and July 11.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026
Nevertheless—as Rooney often captures well in her novels—the reason that sharing life with men can feel like slow violence is ultimately not the men themselves (not in many cases, at least) but, rather, the hierarchies that, flowing through us all, elevate them and suffocate us.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Today, capital is flowing more selectively to businesses viewed as category leaders.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 16 June 2026
This time the engine is artificial intelligence and the staggering fortunes flowing from Silicon Valley.
—Tom Debley, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Most roads cross streams and rivers, which requires building a way for those waters to keep flowing under the road (structures called culverts).
—Mariah Meek, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Viscosity is a measure of how resistant a fluid is to flowing.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Adjective
The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4.
—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
Billions of dollars are flowing into the game through the NBA’s new TV deal, with even more money likely on the horizon thanks to expansion fees.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Your creativity is flowing and needs a practical outlet during the Cancer moon.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 June 2026
That’s hardly the only public money flowing to Kansas City’s World Cup hosting efforts, which include six matches that will be played between June 16 and July 11.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026
Nevertheless—as Rooney often captures well in her novels—the reason that sharing life with men can feel like slow violence is ultimately not the men themselves (not in many cases, at least) but, rather, the hierarchies that, flowing through us all, elevate them and suffocate us.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Today, capital is flowing more selectively to businesses viewed as category leaders.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 16 June 2026
This time the engine is artificial intelligence and the staggering fortunes flowing from Silicon Valley.
—Tom Debley, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Most roads cross streams and rivers, which requires building a way for those waters to keep flowing under the road (structures called culverts).
—Mariah Meek, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Viscosity is a measure of how resistant a fluid is to flowing.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowing
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Orkin uses a proprietary liquid barrier system called Termidor, alongside their own specialized monitoring stations.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Split across cool, neutral, and warm undertones, the buildable, medium-coverage liquid melts into skin, making dark spots, discoloration, and under-eye circles virtually disappear.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Assemble the dessert by pouring the batter into a prepared pan and cover with the crumb topping.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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The grounds crew got the tarp down just before the rain started pouring a few minutes later.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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This means there are never any strangers drifting past your breakfast table or competing for loungers.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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Keeping his thoughts from drifting too much, even about Cuba, has propelled his career forward.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The Obama Presidential Center grand opening ceremony will start streaming at 11 am CT Thursday, June 18.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Lucky begins streaming on Apple TV on July 15.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Verb
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After dark, visitors may even spot manta rays gliding through the water.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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The Americans were less cohesive without Pulisic in the second half, but Reyna still added the finishing touch by gliding into the box and toe-flicking home his first World Cup goal.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Hop on a boat and spend the day cruising around the Cap d’Antibes and nearby Lérins Islands, where some of the best snorkeling in the French Riviera is at the underwater eco-museum’s sculptures off Sainte-Marguerite Island.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Parents are often told that cruising with kids means choosing the ship with the biggest slides, the best kids club, or the most beloved mouse.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Tehran retaliated by targeting ships sailing through the strait, effectively closing the sea lane and triggering the biggest oil supply disruption in history.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Russia’s defense ministry said the crew fired warning shots several hundred yards in front of the yacht, which appeared to be sailing on a collision course with the vessel.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Four minutes later South Korea created its best chance to score tonight but a sliding Lee Kang-in could not get his foot on a beautiful cross into the box.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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In the fourth inning, Witt attempted to make a sliding grab on his knees on the infield dirt.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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“Flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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