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
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
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
Adjective
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowing
Adjective
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With a blend of liquid exfoliants, this primer helps control excess oil in your T zone (which, when left unchecked, amplifies the appearance of pores).—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2025
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That means the foursome are also not within the habitable zone of the star, or just the right distance from the star where liquid water can stably exist on the surface of the planet.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Global leaders praise Carter Praise for Carter's life and legacy was pouring in from around the world Monday.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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Tributes are pouring in for the late Linda Lavin following her death at age 87.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The area is bustling with locals and tourists strolling the waterfront, shopping, dining, and snapping photos of cruise ships gliding in and out of the area.—
Tomeka Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2024
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The production pushes his performance even further, as director Browning follows Dracula’s gliding, subtly batlike gait and lights his bulging stare to make the whites of his eyes gleam.—
Celia Mattison,
Vulture,
27 Dec. 2024
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After ten days of cruising Antarctic waters, dodging icebergs, and spotting elephant seals, the cruise’s 140 passengers could toss their Dramamine, catch a plane from the gravel runway at Frei Station research base, and fly straight back to Chile.—
Blair Braverman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 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 resort is in a zone of rolling hills—the Barrocal, filled with fig, olive and cork trees—surrounded by small villages that preserve a slow and traditional way of life, and close to a regional hub of creativity and culture.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Located in one of France's most picturesque areas, the land of 1,000 castles, each of these unique properties is surrounded by stunning landscape from lush vineyards and rolling fields to quaint villages.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Harrison took Georgia’s second-half kickoff all the way to the end zone, slipping a tackle near the middle of the field, cutting toward the right sideline and outrunning everyone.—
Brett Martel,
The Denver Post,
2 Jan. 2025
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By 1980, amid double-digit inflation, spiraling gas prices, and Ayatollah Khomeini’s revolution in Iran, the United States was slipping into another recession.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
30 Dec. 2024
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Speaking of which, after Cashman finishes eating and steps back out into the cold, a few of the Lions Tap employees are sweeping the floors and talking.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Those could include sweeping new tariffs on foreign goods and more tax cuts, policies economists warn could reignite inflation.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Flowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowing. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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