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
Kedean Smith, Essence, 12 Aug. 2024
The skirt features gorgeous cutouts on both sides, making walking easier and giving it a more flowing appearance.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2024
This means with each step, back and forth, an incredible amount of brain activity is involved to allow smooth and flowing movement.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 16 May 2024
Ubisoft intended to model how the text would have actually been spoken at the time, by recent arrivals from Ireland, to what is now Scotland, to create a more flowing performance for players.
—Amy Briscoe, Wired, 21 Apr. 2021
Behind much more flowing and well-balanced offense, UConn used a 9-2 run at the beginning of the second to pull ahead by three, though the Yellow Jackets responded following a timeout to regain the advantage.
—Alexa Philippou, courant.com, 9 Dec. 2021
Stolz employs a flowing and impressionist animation style to tell the story of Ernesto, an almost-dead soldier carried to his final destination deep in the Brazilian jungle, where villagers hope his death will usher in new life.
—Jd Linville, Variety, 18 June 2022
That’s the year that Fords started having nicer lines—a more flowing look.
—Jack Hagemann, Popular Mechanics, 4 Apr. 2021
His flowing and seamless grace, and his precision and timing, were like salutes to those among us who risk everything in the pursuit of impossible perfection.
—Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 6 Jan. 2021
Adjective
An earthy bride may choose a flowing and delicate gown crafted from lightweight fabrics like chiffon or lace, adorned with delicate floral appliqués or intricate crochet details.
—Kedean Smith, Essence, 12 Aug. 2024
The skirt features gorgeous cutouts on both sides, making walking easier and giving it a more flowing appearance.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2024
This means with each step, back and forth, an incredible amount of brain activity is involved to allow smooth and flowing movement.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 16 May 2024
Ubisoft intended to model how the text would have actually been spoken at the time, by recent arrivals from Ireland, to what is now Scotland, to create a more flowing performance for players.
—Amy Briscoe, Wired, 21 Apr. 2021
Behind much more flowing and well-balanced offense, UConn used a 9-2 run at the beginning of the second to pull ahead by three, though the Yellow Jackets responded following a timeout to regain the advantage.
—Alexa Philippou, courant.com, 9 Dec. 2021
Stolz employs a flowing and impressionist animation style to tell the story of Ernesto, an almost-dead soldier carried to his final destination deep in the Brazilian jungle, where villagers hope his death will usher in new life.
—Jd Linville, Variety, 18 June 2022
That’s the year that Fords started having nicer lines—a more flowing look.
—Jack Hagemann, Popular Mechanics, 4 Apr. 2021
His flowing and seamless grace, and his precision and timing, were like salutes to those among us who risk everything in the pursuit of impossible perfection.
—Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 6 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowing
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Led by Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s recent Make Me Blush liquid blush launch, as well as offerings from Korean makeup brands Peripera and Tony Moly, views for lavender blush surged 13,557 percent during the third quarter of 2024.Noor Lobad, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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While this liquid ode to previous generations is considered its own savoir-faire, the collaboration by Delamain's two most recent cellarmasters, Touteau and Braastad, also celebrates their 30 years of partnership.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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An Ohio mother is facing criminal charges for allegedly abusing her baby by spitting at her and pouring dish soap down her mouth, authorities said.Nicole Acosta, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Authorities allege Workman was seen in a video spitting on her baby’s face and pouring dish soap in the infant’s mouth, according to unspecified court documents cited by WKRC, the Cincinnati Enquirer, and Fox 19.Nicole Acosta, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Emblazoned with the likes of a pastoral chinoiserie landscape, cascading blossoms, and gliding herons, the 12 designs range from 6 to 14 inches in diameter, ideal for all dinner party configurations.Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
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There’s also the option of swimming with Sailfish (thought to be the fastest fish in the sea), and manta rays, mysterious gliding giants whose wingspan can net up to 26 feet.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Starting at $203,000, the Sportster 25 Surf is the company’s newest, smallest, and sportiest boat, engineered for wake-surfers skilled enough to bob behind a boat cruising at 11 miles per hour.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Celtics are cruising off of stellar chemistry and roster continuity.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The train just keeps rolling at Penn Station.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Our previous reliance on just one camera — that also had actual film rolling inside of it — was the reason for 12-hour days.Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Thanks to the film’s costume designer Arianne Phillips, the star is a total dead-ringer for Dylan on the big screen, slipping into his effortlessly-cool wardrobe of Levi’s flares, leather blazers, and silk shirts.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Taylor also struggled as a receiver out of the backfield, slipping once and dropping two passes, one of which the Dolphins nearly turned into an interception.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Tampa Bay is tied with Atlanta at 8-7 but no longer controls its destiny in the NFC South because the Falcons own the tiebreaker after sweeping the season series.Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The wintry mix and rain sweeping across the Northeast continued Monday as another run of bad weather was set to hit the region later this week, meteorologists say.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowing. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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